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Trump's Swamp Sweep: Federal Troops Head to New Orleans

11/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is overseeing the Trump administration's Swamp Sweep in New Orleans, set to begin on December 1, 2025.
Up to 250 federal troops will be deployed to the city.
Governor Jeff Landry supports the initiative.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno raises concerns about due process and racial profiling.
The end of federal oversight adds complexity and echoes fears among immigrant communities about potential abuses.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is overseeing the Trump administration's Swamp Sweep in New Orleans, set to begin on December 1, 2025.
Up to 250 federal troops will be deployed to the city.
Governor Jeff Landry supports the initiative.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno raises concerns about due process and racial profiling.
The end of federal oversight adds complexity and echoes fears among immigrant communities about potential abuses.