Send them to Mike Johnson’s district where they're needed: Joe on National Guard

Deployment and Authorization - National Guard troops patrolling Washington D C are carrying firearms, primarily M17 pistols, with a few armed with M4 rifles, authorized for self-protection only [1][2] - The Pentagon has been planning a potential National Guard deployment to Chicago, involving mobilizing at least a few thousand members as early as next month [2] Political and Governmental Response - President Trump criticized Chicago's mayor and suggested federal intervention, while Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson deemed Trump's threats unconstitutional and costly [3][4] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker accused the president of manufacturing a crisis and abusing his power [5] Crime Statistics and Data Analysis - The report suggests that cities like Chicago and New York City are not in the top 10 for most violent cities in America, and have lower crime rates per capita than some red states like Louisiana [6][7][8][9] - Data indicates a 400% higher chance of being murdered in Louisiana compared to California, challenging the justification for deploying troops to cities like Chicago based on crime statistics [10] Allegations of Racial Bias and Misallocation of Resources - Allegations of racial bias are raised, suggesting the president is targeting cities with declining crime rates and black mayors [12][13] - Concerns are voiced that National Guard deployments are focused on safe areas like Georgetown in Washington D C, rather than high-crime areas [15][22][27] Potential Negative Consequences - Concerns are raised that deploying National Guard troops, who may lack urban experience, could be a disaster waiting to happen [28] - The deployment of the National Guard in safe areas is seen as a pointless photo op that raises tensions and diverts resources from addressing actual crime issues [25][26]