'Political stunt': Retired general slams Trump moving National Guard into U.S. cities

National Security & Political Landscape - The Trump administration's plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, faces legal challenges, with the state's attorney general arguing the president lacks the authority to federalize the National Guard [2][3] - The administration has previously deployed troops to Los Angeles and Washington DC and announced a planned deployment to Memphis, threatening similar actions in other Democratic-run cities [4] - The Justice Department is deploying agents to secure ICE buildings nationwide in response to recent incidents of political violence [5] - A rare gathering of senior military leaders from around the world is convened by the Secretary of Defense, with President Trump planning to attend [6] Military & Political Culture - Concerns exist regarding the impact of deploying National Guard troops for law enforcement duties on their readiness and morale, as they are not trained as law enforcement officers [9][10] - The military is traditionally apolitical and transitions to supporting new administrations, but the current administration's approach is seen as chaotic and potentially damaging to national security [18][19] - The Secretary of Defense's meeting with military leaders is viewed as unusual, with potential for misinterpretation of military culture and expectations of political displays [14][16][17] Immigration & Law Enforcement - The potential removal of 10 to 12 million primarily Latino workers could lead to significant conflict, suggesting local community policing and state police are better suited to address the issue than the National Guard [11][12]