President Donald Trump stated that he would consider deploying the National Guard to red states and cities experiencing high crime, but he noted that there are not many such areas. He emphasized that most of the top 25 cities with high crime rates are run by Democrats. This assertion has been met with scrutiny, as crime statistics reportedly do not support the claim that red states or cities have fewer crime issues. Some observers have criticized Trump's comments, suggesting that the proposal to use the National Guard may be more about political strategy ahead of the upcoming election than addressing crime effectively.