When the National Guard rolls into your city, it doesn’t mean the cavalry has arrived – it means the cops are running on fumes. President Trump’s deployments aren’t just political theater; they’re a flashing siren that local police are so understaffed and overworked they’re struggling to keep communities safe. From Tennessee to New Mexico , Portland to Los Angeles , and Washington, D.C. , the story is the same: slower response times , detectives drowning in cases , and the federal government stepping in because law enforcement desperately needs back up.

Guard deployments used to be rare. Detroit needed thousands of troops in 1967 as riots raged. New Orleans needed them after Hurricane Katrina left the city in ruins. During the

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