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Trump Withdraws National Guard Amid Crime Drop Controversy

2/12/2026

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, all federalized National Guard troops were withdrawn from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon, effective January 21, 2026.
This follows the December 2025 pledge that troops would return if crime rises in these cities.
Local leaders call the move politically motivated and unlawful, citing ongoing legal challenges.
The White House says violent crime has fallen, with homicides down 19% in major cities.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, all federalized National Guard troops were withdrawn from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon, effective January 21, 2026.
This follows the December 2025 pledge that troops would return if crime rises in these cities.
Local leaders call the move politically motivated and unlawful, citing ongoing legal challenges.
The White House says violent crime has fallen, with homicides down 19% in major cities.