Trump Withdraws National Guard From Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, Says Forces Will Return If 'Crime Begins To Soar'

Group 1 - President Trump announced the withdrawal of the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, citing legal challenges and setbacks faced by his administration [1][5] - Local leaders and Democrats criticized the National Guard deployments, arguing they were unnecessary and an example of federal overreach, claiming that isolated incidents were exaggerated to justify the troop presence [2] - Trump insisted that the deployments were crucial for reducing crime and protecting federal property, despite the criticisms [2][4] Group 2 - Trump noted that the presence of the National Guard had led to a significant decrease in crime rates in the mentioned cities, but warned that federal forces might return if crime rates rise again [4][5] - A federal appellate court ruled that California National Guard troops must be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom's control, marking a pivotal moment in the legal battle between California and the Trump administration [8] - The U.S. Supreme Court previously blocked Trump's attempt to deploy troops in Illinois, undermining his legal justification for similar actions in other states [6]