January 1, Trump Sends National Guard to Crack Down

Wyatt’s Take

• Trump sends National Guard troops to help ICE fight illegal immigration in 19 states.
• White House says this plan is focused on border security, not just crime in Washington.
• Trump sets his sights on tackling crime next in Chicago and New York.

The Trump administration is sending up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to help with illegal immigration enforcement. States like Texas are expected to see the largest military presence as federal action intensifies.

A White House official said, “Esto no es nuevo ni está vinculado a los esfuerzos del presidente para abordar la delincuencia violenta en Washington D. C.”

The Defense Department says troops will help ICE with things like taking fingerprints and collecting DNA from those in custody. Trump wants to use the Guard as a key part of his plan to keep American cities safe.

The president said, “Creo que Chicago será nuestro próximo objetivo. Y luego ayudaremos con Nueva York.”

He criticized Chicago’s mayor and promised a hard line on crime in cities governed by Democrats. Trump claimed, “Chicago es un desastre. Tienen un alcalde incompetente. Totalmente incompetente, y probablemente lo solucionaremos a continuación; ese será nuestro próximo objetivo después de este, y ni siquiera será difícil.”

A U.S. Defense official stated, “No especularemos sobre nuevas operaciones, pero puedo decirles que el departamento es una organización de planificación y continúa trabajando y planificando con otras agencias asociadas para proteger los activos y el personal federal.”

The Biden administration has not commented on this latest move. Trump insists his proposals are about restoring safety and order, especially in cities hit hardest by crime and illegal immigration.

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