National Guard troops withdrawn from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland
January 1, 2026 • Google News World
US President Donald Trump has announced that the National Guard will be removed from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland. The decision comes after a series of reports on the deployment of National Guardsmen to these cities.
According to reports, Trump had previously expressed interest in deploying National Guardsmen to these cities, citing concerns over public safety and order. However, it appears that he has now decided to withdraw his proposal.
The reasons behind this decision are unclear, but sources close to the White House have stated that Trump is reevaluating his approach to addressing the issues in these cities.
National Guard units had been deployed to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland in recent weeks, with the aim of maintaining public order and responding to civil unrest. However, it seems that this deployment has now been scaled back or withdrawn altogether.
The decision to remove National Guardsmen from these cities is likely to be met with mixed reactions from local authorities and community leaders. Some may view it as a positive step, while others may see it as a failure to address the underlying issues driving civil unrest in these areas.
Details of the withdrawal process are not yet clear, but officials have confirmed that National Guard units will no longer be deployed to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland.
The move is part of a broader trend of Trump’s administration reevaluating its approach to addressing social unrest and public safety concerns.
Source: Google News World