Summary
Some Republicans are concerned about President Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to several U.S. cities. The deployments are aimed at tackling illegal immigration and crime but have faced opposition from local and state leaders who do not want the troops. This has sparked debate over state versus federal power.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to send National Guard troops to major cities to address illegal immigration and crime.
- Governors and mayors in Oregon and Illinois do not want the National Guard deployments.
- There are ongoing court cases about the legality of these deployments.
- Some Republican Senators, like Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have expressed concerns about the use of military forces.
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, the leader of the National Governors Association, opposes sending troops across states without permission.
- Former Republican governors have voiced their concerns, calling Trump's actions unprecedented and potentially a constitutional issue.
- The issue may ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court.
