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Rep. Alford Backs National Guard Amid Trump’s Controversial Threats

8/26/2025

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Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) believes governors should request National Guard deployment, opposing President Trump's stance.
Trump has threatened to send troops to Baltimore and Chicago, facing criticism from local Democratic leaders.
Alford supports limited deployment but has not addressed Trump's specific threats.

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Story summary

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) believes governors should request National Guard deployment, opposing President Trump's stance.
Trump has threatened to send troops to Baltimore and Chicago, facing criticism from local Democratic leaders.
Alford supports limited deployment but has not addressed Trump's specific threats.