Trump Plans National Guard Deployments New Orleans, Chicago Amid Crime Push

President Donald Trump is considering deploying the National Guard to New Orleans as part of his broader initiative to send federal forces to cities with high crime rates, which has already included Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Trump praised Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's support for federal intervention and claimed the presence of federal troops could reduce crime in New Orleans within two weeks. This proposal marks a significant escalation, as New Orleans is a Democrat-controlled city in a Republican-led state, and contrasts with opposition from Democratic governors in states like Illinois and New York. Critics, including local New Orleans officials, have condemned Trump's threat as politically motivated and an abuse of power, emphasizing that crime rates in New Orleans have been relatively low and warning against federal takeover. Despite a recent court ruling against his deployment in Los Angeles, Trump maintains the right to send troops and portrays Democratic leaders as ineffective on crime. His administration faces ongoing legal and political challenges amid this controversial strategy to address urban crime.