Trump Administration Reportedly Orders Withdrawal of Federalized National Guard Troops from Major U.S. Cities
The Trump administration has reportedly issued a directive to withdraw all federalized National Guard troops currently deployed in cities across the United States. This significant shift in domestic military posture was detailed in a recent report by the Washington Post, citing journalists Tara Copp and Alex Horton. The move marks a de-escalation of the federal presence that had been established in response to civil unrest in several major metropolitan areas.
According to the reporting, the withdrawal order affects thousands of service members who had been mobilized to support local law enforcement agencies. Specific figures released regarding the drawdown indicate a massive reduction in military presence in California and Illinois. The order includes the departure of more than 5,000 National Guard troops who had been stationed in Los Angeles, as well as approximately 500 troops deployed in Chicago.
The decision to pull back these forces signals a conclusion to this specific phase of federal involvement in local policing efforts. While National Guard units are typically under the control of state governors, these specific troops had been operating under federalized status. The withdrawal suggests that the administration has determined that the immediate need for federal military support in these urban centers has subsided, returning the primary responsibility for public safety and order to municipal police departments and state authorities. No specific timeline for the completion of the troop movements was immediately detailed in the initial summary of the report.
