Trump withholds National Guard deployment from several US cities nationwide

January 1, 2026 • Google News World

President Donald Trump has announced that he will be withdrawing the National Guard from several US cities, including Los Angeles and Portland. The decision comes after legal setbacks.

According to reports, Trump had previously attempted to deploy the National Guard to these cities as part of an effort to quell civil unrest. However, his plans were met with resistance and ultimately abandoned.

Los Angeles Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that he believes Trump’s decision is a victory for the people of Los Angeles. Newsom claimed that the withdrawal of the National Guard would allow local authorities to focus on addressing the city’s needs without outside interference.

Trump made the announcement in a statement, stating that he was withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago and Portland as well. The exact reasons behind this decision are unclear.

The news has sparked reactions from various sources, including local officials and advocacy groups. However, no further information is available at this time on the implications of Trump’s decision or how it will be implemented.

In related news, reports have emerged that Trump had previously attempted to deploy the National Guard to Portland, but faced opposition from local authorities. The New York Times reported that Trump had abandoned his efforts in Portland after facing legal challenges.

ABC7 Chicago and CNN also reported on Trump’s decision to withdraw the National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles. The BBC stated that Trump was withdrawing the National Guard from some US cities, without specifying which ones.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Trump had pulled back the National Guard from Los Angeles and other cities, citing a need for local authorities to focus on addressing their needs without outside interference.

Source: Google News World