Trump orders deployment of Texas Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon

A judge temporarily blocked the Portland deployment, but Gov. Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, confirmed that he authorized Texas troops be sent to Illinois.

by Stephanie Koithan October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

A judge temporarily blocked the Portland deployment, but Gov. Greg Abbott, a Trump ally, confirmed that he authorized Texas troops be sent to Illinois.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a public appearance.

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Gov. Greg Abbott denies allegation that Trump is deploying Texas National Guard to Illinois

Trump now appears to have walked back his claim, saying he instead wants to send the Guard to New Orleans.

by Stephanie Koithan September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Texas National Guard has been deployed to Illinois

‘We have reason to believe that the Trump administration has already begun staging the Texas National Guard for deployment in Illinois,’ Pritzker said Tuesday.

by Stephanie Koithan September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

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