Louisiana Governor Seeks National Guard Deployment Through 2026 Amidst Crime Debate
Louisiana Governor Seeks National Guard Deployment Through 2026 Amidst Crime Debate Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry has formally requested the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops to several cities, including New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge, seeking support from the Trump administration through fiscal year 2026. Governor Landry cited what he described as “elevated violent crime rates” and local law enforcement shortages as the primary reasons for the extended deployment. The request follows weeks after President Trump had publicly suggested…