President Trump threatens to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago
National Guard troops and federal agents have a visible presence in Washington, D.C., and now President Trump has threatened to send them into Chicago.
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The story so far
4 developments- Aug 19, 2025Here are the states sending National Guard troops to DC
- Aug 21, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Trump to visit local law enforcement and National Guard troops in D.C. on Thursday
- Aug 22, 2025Chicago officials react to Trump National Guard threat—'Trying to distract'
- Aug 24, 2025Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans
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Quiet for 401 daysLast development · Aug 24, 2025 — Trump says National Guard is at the ready but hedges on Chicago plans
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