Trump claims major city politicians want him to send in troops after DC takeover

WorldPolitics
23 Aug 2025 • 2:30 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump claimed that politicians from Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago are requesting him to deploy National Guard troops to their cities.
  • He stated that Washington DC, where troops were deployed last week, is now "very safe" and he is considering which city to tackle next.
  • Trump asserted that the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles would not be taking place if he had not sent troops to California last month.
  • He criticised Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming Newsom "runs so badly" the state of California.
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