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Trump Proposes National Guard Boost Amid Crime Surge

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is ready to deploy more than the National Guard to address crime.
He argued the action would create safe cities and defended strikes against suspected drug smugglers.
Trump cited 10 strikes that killed 43 people, despite reports of civilian casualties.
He pledged salary increases for service members amid a government shutdown and said the speech aimed to boost support before talks with China.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is ready to deploy more than the National Guard to address crime.
He argued the action would create safe cities and defended strikes against suspected drug smugglers.
Trump cited 10 strikes that killed 43 people, despite reports of civilian casualties.
He pledged salary increases for service members amid a government shutdown and said the speech aimed to boost support before talks with China.