Summary
President Trump announced he might send military forces to New Orleans instead of Chicago, focusing on cities whose leaders request help. He mentioned New Orleans Governor Jeff Landry supports federal intervention to address crime. New Orleans responded by highlighting ongoing crime reduction efforts in collaboration with state and federal agencies.
Key Facts
- President Trump may deploy military forces to New Orleans instead of Chicago.
- Trump plans to prioritize cities with leaders who ask for federal help.
- Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana supports federal intervention in New Orleans.
- Trump suggested crime in New Orleans could be reduced in two weeks.
- New Orleans and its police highlighted their ongoing crime reduction efforts.
- The city noted collaborations with state and federal law enforcement.
- Trump recently took federal control of Washington, D.C.'s police department.
