Republican senators rally behind Trump sending troops into blue cities — even in their backyards
Senate Republicans are standing behind President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard to Democrat-led cities and states with high crime rates. Some are even open to sending troops to blue cities in their own states to address the issue of violent crime.
“Blue cities like Memphis need all the help they can get to combat violent crime,” stated Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., emphasizing the need for additional support in these areas.
Following the success of Trump’s crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., where he federalized the local police and deployed the National Guard to patrol the streets and tunnels of the Metro, the president has indicated plans to send troops to cities like Chicago and Baltimore. These cities, located in blue states, have been struggling with high crime rates.
The move has sparked criticism from Democratic senators from Illinois and Maryland, who accuse Trump of engaging in “political theater” and attempting to assert dictatorial control over the U.S. military. Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., described Trump’s National Guard threat as a distraction from his failed policies, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., cautioned against the president’s attempts to invade cities.
In contrast, Republicans have largely supported Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and have considered extending his federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. Some have even expressed willingness to welcome troops to crack down on crime in their cities.
Sen. Blackburn mentioned that she supports the administration’s efforts to restore law and order in lawless cities and is committed to working with the president and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of cities like Memphis. Similarly, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., worked to secure funding for additional FBI agents in St. Louis, signaling openness to the idea of troops coming to address the crime issues in the city.
Overall, Republicans believe that Trump’s approach to enforcing the rule of law and increasing public safety has been successful in Washington, D.C., and could benefit other cities facing similar challenges. The focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of American families in their communities.
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