Trump withdraws National Guard from three cities: what it means for security

Withdrawal of the National Guard from three cities

According to Главком: US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of National Guard units from three cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This decision was made amid a decrease in crime, which Trump associates with the presence of military personnel. He noted:

“We are withdrawing the National Guard... and we did it only because crime has decreased thanks to them.” - Donald Trump

However, the president also warned that if crime rises, the National Guard may return 'possibly in an even stronger form'.

Legal decisions and crime statistics

The withdrawal of the National Guard from these cities became possible after a series of legal decisions. Thus, the Federal Appeals Court returned California National Guard personnel under the control of Governor Gavin Newsom. In addition, on December 23, the US Supreme Court blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to deploy troops in Illinois.

In Chicago, according to reports, the violent crime rate in 2025 was the lowest in over a decade, and the number of violent crimes in the city decreased by 21.3% compared to the previous year. This indicates positive trends in security, but further changes may depend on the development of the criminal situation in these regions.

The withdrawal of the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland is an important step in the context of reducing violence and crime in these cities. This decision, based on positive statistical data, may indicate the possibility of returning to normal security conditions if the situation remains stable. However, as Trump emphasized, in the event of deteriorating crime conditions, the military may be re-engaged, highlighting the dynamic nature of security issues in the country.