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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- On Tuesday, September 2, the president of the Milwaukee Police Association said he'd welcome federal troops in Milwaukee, despite overwhelming opposition from city leadership.

Union head Alexander Ayala also said he's considering reaching out to the Trump administration to discuss deploying the National Guard in Milwaukee.

City leaders dismiss it as a negotiation tactic in a protracted contract battle. But it could invite national attention to a local issue.

The tactic could escalate a contentious battle that's been festering for a while.

Notably, unless there is an insurrection, only a governor can mobilize the National Guard, not a union president or anyone else.

But even just appealing to the White House could turn a local contract negotiation into a n

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