Trump Eyes National Guard Expansion Into New York, Chicago
President Donald Trump announced plans to expand the deployment of National Guard troops beyond Washington, D.C., with Chicago and New York being considered as potential sites. The move is part of the administration's efforts to address ongoing protests and unrest in various parts of the country. Trump stated that the decision to expand the National Guard presence would be made in coordination with state and local authorities. The article suggests that the proposed expansion is a continuation of the administration's attempts to assert federal control over the response to the protests, which have been sparked by the death of George Floyd and the broader issue of police brutality against Black Americans.
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