The front page report of the Stars and Stripes stated that the role of the National Guard has increased, similar to police.
Trump ordered states to form rapid response forces to combat crime and deal with protests.
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the National Guard in each state to form a rapid response force to quell protests and deter crime. Previously, the National Guard had assisted in handling immigration protests in Los Angeles and patrolled in Washington, D.C., as part of a crime-fighting operation. "I think we should just let their cities fend for themselves and let their cities go to hell," he said.
Trump told reporters during a press conference at the White House when announcing several executive orders, "Then they will come to us for help." "In the end, they will be grateful for what we have done, and the officials who are really happy will also be grateful to us, because they have lost control of the local situation," he said. "The National Guard has resources, is trained, and is organized, and can assist federal, state, and local law enforcement in quelling riots and ensuring public safety and order whenever necessary within the limits of the law."
The executive order signed on Monday regarding the National Guard called on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to oversee "the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of each state." Each state should find an appropriate number of forces ready at all times.
The U.S. National Guard, as a dual-controlled armed force of the state and federal governments, mainly undertakes core tasks such as maintaining national security, social stability, and participating in disaster relief, and is also an important component of the U.S. military reserves.
Now, they act as substitutes for the police to complete some work, and due to different powers at the state and federal levels, this has led to the president's expansion of power.
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