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Lawmakers Urge Guard Deployment for World Cup Drone Security

4/28/2026

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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Rep. Elijah Crane (R-Mass.) asked Trump administration to activate the National Guard for drone protection at 2026 World Cup.
They warned of shortages that could fragment security and said the Guard’s rapid deployability makes it ideal for counter-UAS coordination.
After a gunman attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, White House said matches will be safe and reported President Donald Trump’s priority as a secure experience.

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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Rep. Elijah Crane (R-Mass.) asked Trump administration to activate the National Guard for drone protection at 2026 World Cup.
They warned of shortages that could fragment security and said the Guard’s rapid deployability makes it ideal for counter-UAS coordination.
After a gunman attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, White House said matches will be safe and reported President Donald Trump’s priority as a secure experience.