National Guard troops withdrawn from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland

US President Donald Trump has announced that he is withdrawing the National Guard from several US cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

According to reports, Trump made this statement on social media. The move comes after weeks of controversy surrounding the deployment of National Guard troops in these cities.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated that the withdrawal of National Guard troops is a “victory” for her city. In contrast, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti expressed relief at the decision to withdraw troops from his city.

The reasons behind Trump’s decision are unclear. However, sources close to the White House have confirmed that the President had been considering withdrawing the National Guard from these cities for some time.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler stated that he was “relieved” by the news of the withdrawal of National Guard troops from his city. The deployment of National Guard troops in Portland has been a contentious issue, with many residents opposing the presence of military personnel on the streets.

The decision to withdraw the National Guard from these cities is expected to be met with mixed reactions from local residents and officials.

Source: Google News World