Plans to Create a National Guard Unit for Rapid Response to Emergencies

• The National Guard is considering the establishment of a unit for quick response to emergencies.
• Mayors of cities are expressing concern about the expansion of presidential powers.
• Statistics indicate a decrease in crime rates in Washington, D.C.

The Trump administration is discussing the possibility of creating a unit with 600 soldiers from the National Guard, ready for quick response to civil disturbances in American cities. According to documents reviewed by The Washington Post, these troops will be divided into two groups: 300 personnel in Alabama and 300 in Arizona.

This plan envisions that the soldiers will be equipped with weapons and protective gear and will be ready to deploy for up to a year. Expenditures for the implementation of the program could reach hundreds of millions of dollars, but funding may begin as early as 2027 through the traditional budgeting process of the Pentagon.

These initiatives arise from the fact that Trump dispatched the National Guard to the streets of Washington during a campaign against racism, which he considers "a way out from under control." However, statistics indicate a decrease in crime rates: for the first eight months of 2025, violent crimes have decreased by 26% compared to the previous year.

Mayors of Democratic cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York, have expressed concern about the expansion of presidential powers. They warned that such actions could undermine public safety in their areas. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Trump's plans "destabilizing" for the city.

Moreover, experts point out that these actions could create "political sensitivity," since the National Guard is usually not used for maintaining order in ordinary circumstances, especially as crime rates in the U.S. decline.

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