Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has asked for National Guard deployments to New Orleans and other cities, saying his state needs help fighting crime and praising President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Washington and Memphis.

In a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Landry asked for the troops through fiscal year 2026.

Trump also sent troops in recent months to Los Angeles and his administration has announced plans for similar actions in other major cities, including Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

Leaders in Democratic-controlled states have criticized the planned deployments.

In Oregon, elected officials have said troops in Portland are not needed. 

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