Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Celerity

(52,882 posts)
3. also: 'Trump Says He Is Prepared to Send 'More Than the National Guard' Into U.S. Cities'
Thu Oct 30, 2025, 06:38 PM
Oct 30
In a speech to American troops assembled in Japan on Tuesday, President Trump said he would expand his orders if he decides it is appropriate.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/us/politics/trump-japan-national-guard-us-cities.html

https://archive.ph/3Lfen

President Trump told American troops assembled in Japan on Tuesday that he was prepared to send “more than the National Guard” into cities to enforce his crackdowns on crime and immigration, further escalating how he has talked about using the military at home and abroad.

Speaking to thousands of military service members aboard an aircraft carrier at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan on Tuesday, Mr. Trump delivered a partisan speech that resembled the raucous rallies that made him an ascendant force in U.S. politics.

But throughout his nearly hourlong speech, his usual ramblings about the physical appearances of audience members and steam-powered catapults were laced with dark warnings about how he might choose to deploy military forces.

“We have cities that are troubled, we can’t have cities that are troubled,” Mr. Trump said. “And we’re sending in our National Guard, and if we need more than the National Guard, we’ll send more than the National Guard, because we’re going to have safe cities.”

snip

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump's Armed Force to Ta...»Reply #3