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Ohio Guardsmen Alarmed by Trump's Domestic Deployments

11/12/2025

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Ohio National Guard members say U.S. President Donald Trump's deployments to U.S. cities deviate from expected roles.
In an encrypted chat, they express alarm about military involvement in domestic issues, stating "This is not what any of us signed up for."
The Trump administration argues deployments are necessary for law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
Illinois and Chicago challenge the actions, as the Supreme Court reviews the administration's federal-law justification.

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Ohio National Guard members say U.S. President Donald Trump's deployments to U.S. cities deviate from expected roles.
In an encrypted chat, they express alarm about military involvement in domestic issues, stating "This is not what any of us signed up for."
The Trump administration argues deployments are necessary for law enforcement and immigration enforcement.
Illinois and Chicago challenge the actions, as the Supreme Court reviews the administration's federal-law justification.