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US President Donald Trump has begun withdrawing National Guard troops from several US cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, following a Supreme Court ruling that challenged his authority to deploy them for domestic law enforcement. In a message on Truth Social, Trump hinted at a possible return if crime rates increase. The decision also affects Portland, Oregon, while troops remain stationed in Washington DC.

The move follows a series of legal battles initiated against Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops in Democratic-led cities. These troops are typically under the command of state governors, rather than the federal government. Initially, ongoing legal disputes prevented hundreds of troops from actively patrolling cities like Chicago and Portland.

Trump justified the deployment as necessary for law enforcement and controlling crime and illegal immigration. However, his actions faced criticism, with opponents labelling them as authoritarian overreach. The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v Illinois stated Trump could not use the National Guard for policing in Chicago, prompting the administration to retract its legal efforts to control troops in LA.

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed approval of the troop withdrawal, stating it ended an unlawful intimidation tactic. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also welcomed the court's decision, highlighting concerns about presidential overreach and its democratic implications. Both leaders see these decisions as a restriction on executive power.

Looking forward, the withdrawal of troops marks a pause in the contentious use of federal military resources for domestic purposes. While Trump's administration hints at potential future actions, the legal and political discourse surrounding this issue is likely to persist, reported the BBC.

Key Takeaways

• Trump is withdrawing National Guard troops from several US cities following a Supreme Court ruling.

• The withdrawal responds to legal challenges and criticisms of executive overreach.

• Governors and city officials welcomed the move, seeing it as a protection of democratic processes.

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We'll soon see how the residents feel.

So much losing.

Trump must be sick of losing.

I thought he was a dictator who ignored all the rules?

What happened?

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I thought he was a dictator who ignored all the rules?

What happened?

He ignored all the the rules. He got put in his place by the Supreme Court. There's an article about it somewhere.........oh yeah, it's right above you - you know the thing you clicked on to get here.

9 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

We'll soon see how the residents feel.

Still winning?

6 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

He ignored all the the rules. He got put in his place by the Supreme Court. There's an article about it somewhere.........oh yeah, it's right above you - you know the thing you clicked on to get here.

He accepted the ruling.

Whatever next? Allowing elections? Seems all you drama queens were making it all up.

Did’n the lefties call Trump a king?

4 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

He accepted the ruling.

Whatever next? Allowing elections? Seems all you drama queens were making it all up.

The left does care about being wrong all the time. They will move on to the next stupid talking point.

12 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

We'll soon see how the residents feel.

They are rejoicing no one wants armed troops patrolling the streets that simple.

20 minutes ago, Tug said:

They are rejoicing no one wants armed troops patrolling the streets that simple.

Yea, they are fine with the Dems war zones because Trump.

49 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

Yea, they are fine with the Dems war zones because Trump.

Yaunnn…..nope your Donald was sent packing and rightfully so in my view,if the different states need assistance they will call for it.Not have it forced on them like they do in Russia or n Korea.

1 hour ago, Tug said:

They are rejoicing no one wants armed troops patrolling the streets that simple.

Hopefully ICE agents are safe.

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Hopefully ICE agents are safe.

Safe from abusing their power?

https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/29/detention-officer-admits-sexually-abusing-detainee-ice-facility/

11 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Safe from abusing their power?

https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/29/detention-officer-admits-sexually-abusing-detainee-ice-facility/

Whatever.

Anytime Trump loses a case like that this, it is a huge victory for the American people, for democracy, for liberty, and for the rule of law. So many courts have ruled against this highly toxic administration, one would think that this man would be sick of losing by now, but then again being one of the world's great losers I guess it comes naturally for him.

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Hopefully ICE agents are safe.

You mean the new domestic terrorists?

14 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I thought he was a dictator who ignored all the rules?

What happened?

Resistance is growing on many fronts and he and his ilk are being forced to deal with being told his policies/actions are wrong.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

Anytime Trump loses a case like that this, it is a huge victory for the American people, for democracy, for liberty, and for the rule of law. So many courts have ruled against this highly toxic administration, one would think that this man would be sick of losing by now, but then again being one of the world's great losers I guess it comes naturally for him.

Wait, what? Announcement from the White House is that he has decided to withdraw troops ... don't recall any acknowledgement of increasing pushback from US courts ...

55 minutes ago, Wrwest said:

Wait, what? Announcement from the White House is that he has decided to withdraw troops ... don't recall any acknowledgement of increasing pushback from US courts ...

Did you read the headline? Trump has been getting pounded in court, one case after another, which shows democracy is alive and well, and he has not succeeded in turning the US into an autocracy, a Marxist nation, or a dictatorship yet, thankfully.

US President Donald Trump has begun withdrawing National Guard troops from several US cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, following a Supreme Court ruling that challenged his authority to deploy them for domestic law enforcement.

1 hour ago, Wrwest said:

Resistance is growing on many fronts and he and his ilk are being forced to deal with being told his policies/actions are wrong.

Policies/ actions or brain farts.

18 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I thought he was a dictator who ignored all the rules?

What happened?

Aaw Jonny, it’s understandable that you’re confused and disappointed by events which show Diaper Donny to have been exposed as the lying grifter that he is and the deployer of troops illegally against US citizens.

If you’d read the article thoroughly you wouldn’t need to ask “What happened?”

19 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

So much losing.

Trump must be sick of losing.

Trump will be suicidal finding out he is not a dictator...😱

9 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Whatever next? Allowing elections? Seems all you drama queens were making it all up.

Is it election time already? Be patient Jonny and see what attempts he will make at the appropriate times.

i hold my heart already for what will happen in Washington, early January 2029

Add it to his list of failures. His loses outweigh his successes by a massive margin. Judging by his latest antics his popularity is in rapid decline, so expect even more extreme measures from him to ensure he can still keep his grift and shakedown of America and the world continuing. It’s more than likely the only way he’ll stop is when he’s put in his box. Hopefully it’ll be sooner than later.

On 1/1/2026 at 5:36 AM, EVENKEEL said:

We'll soon see how the residents feel.

Speaking as a resident of one of those cities, I'm happy to see it.

In what way would them standing around on a corner reduce crime anywhere except for that corner? It's just theater.

The moron pretending that it was his own decision! 😁