Washington, Jan 01 (V7N) – US President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of National Guard members from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, where troops had been deployed to suppress unrest involving immigrant communities.

The decision comes amid strong legal challenges and court injunctions against the controversial deployment of military forces in civilian areas. According to Reuters, President Trump announced the temporary withdrawal on Wednesday.

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, “We are withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. Crime in these cities has decreased significantly due to the presence of patriotic soldiers.”

However, the president issued a stern warning, stating that if crime rates rise again, the administration will re-deploy security forces with greater strength in the future.

The deployment of the National Guard had sparked nationwide debate, with critics arguing that it violated civil liberties and exceeded federal authority, while supporters claimed it helped restore law and order.

The situation in the affected cities continues to be closely monitored by federal and state authorities.

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