Trump Plans National Guard Deployment To New Orleans Amid Local Opposition

President Donald Trump is considering deploying National Guard troops to New Orleans, a Democratic-run city in the Republican-led state of Louisiana, as part of his broader initiative to combat crime in major U.S. cities. Trump praised Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's openness to federal assistance, with Landry publicly supporting the deployment from New Orleans to Shreveport. However, New Orleans city leaders, including City Council President Helena Moreno and JP Morrell, strongly opposed the move, arguing that crime rates have decreased and describing the proposal as political posturing and an unnecessary show of force. The tension highlights a division between Louisiana's Republican governor and the city's Democratic officials, with critics accusing Trump of using public safety concerns to score political points. Additionally, a recent federal court ruling declared the deployment of troops for civilian law enforcement in Los Angeles illegal, though the Justice Department is appealing. Trump’s plans follow similar threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago and Baltimore, despite opposition and claims of no emergency justifying such military interventions.