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President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (December 31) that he is withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Oregon. This decision follows a significant setback for the Trump administration at the Supreme Court. The court declined an emergency request from the administration, which argued that the troops were essential to protect federal agents enforcing immigration policies in Chicago.
In a statement on Truth Social, President Trump said, "We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!"
The deployment of National Guard troops in these cities had been a controversial measure, with many local officials and residents expressing concerns about the presence of federal forces. The Supreme Court's decision marks a notable development in the ongoing debate over federal intervention in local law enforcement matters.
The withdrawal of the troops is expected to be completed in the coming days.