Trump Says He Will Deploy National Guard Without Governors’ Requests

President Donald Trump said on Aug. 25 that he is prepared to order National Guard troops into U.S. cities even if state governors do not request federal assistance. The remark was made in response to a question about policing measures and marks a potential expansion of federal authority in domestic law-enforcement matters. Under the Insurrection Act, a president can unilaterally deploy troops during civil unrest, though such moves are rare and typically face opposition from state leaders. Trump did not specify which cities might be targeted or provide a timeline for any deployment.