Why is Trump trying to deploy the National Guard to US cities?
Published: 10/6/2025

President Trump is facing legal challenges for deploying the National Guard into US cities to quell violence, support deportation initiatives, and combat crime. Several Democratic governors have opposed the deployment, calling it unnecessary and potentially escalating tensions. Trump has tried to use a little-known provision of US military law to justify deploying the National Guard, citing reasons like rebellion against the government and the need to support ICE missions. Legal battles over the deployments continue, with governors and federal judges weighing in on the president's authority.