Trump says pulling National Guard from three cities -- for nowListen to this articleUS President Donald Trump ordered troops into several cities in what he said was a crackdown on illegal immigration and crime. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, following a series of legal setbacks over his military deployments in US cities. Trump's deployments of National Guard troops have been a centerpiece of his hardline policies on immigration and crime since returning to the White House in January. "He lost in court when Illinois stood up against his attempt to militarise American cities with the National Guard. As of last week, some 300 National Guard troops remained activated in the Chicago area but were not engaged in operations.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 02:30 UTC