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The Trump administration is considering deploying 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to assist law enforcement in cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, according to Pentagon planning documents reported by the Washington Post. The draft proposal would allow Guard members to supplement police operations in high-crime areas, provide logistical and communications support, and aid in drug interdiction efforts.
The documents suggest a potential mobilization lasting through September 30, 2026, though no official start date has been confirmed. Among them is a draft memo from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, emphasizing the “unique advantage” of military support in Louisiana. A Pentagon spokesperson declined to confirm details, stressing that leaked documents should not be interpreted as policy.
The plan depends on a formal request from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican ally of Trump. While Trump has pledged stronger federal action against crime, critics argue the deployment is more political theater than a crime-fighting strategy. Democratic leaders and many Louisiana residents view the move as a show of force aimed at bolstering Trump’s image rather than addressing urban violence.
The proposal comes as Trump intensifies his focus on crime in Democratic-led cities, a strategy that has sparked protests nationwide. Last weekend, thousands demonstrated in Washington, D.C., against his law enforcement tactics. On Friday, Trump also announced plans to send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee.
As debate continues, the Louisiana plan underscores Trump’s push to expand military involvement in domestic law enforcement. Whether it moves forward depends on cooperation between state and federal officials, leaving its future uncertain.
