Only 38% of Americans think the president should deploy federal troops into states even if governors disagree. 48% of Americans said the president should not send troops without the governor’s approval.
Trump and crime in cities
Trump has argued that federal troops are needed to tackle rising crime in Democratic-majority cities like Portland and Chicago. He described Portland as “war-ravaged” and Chicago as a “hellhole”. Trump warned that he might use the Insurrection Act — a law that lets the president send troops inside the U.S. — after courts stopped his plan to send the National Guard to Illinois and Oregon.
Trump said troops are needed to protect ICE agents while they arrest people. Despite court blocks, Trump has already sent troops into Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. This caused a clash with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who strongly opposed Trump’s move.
Newsom claimed that Trump’s troop deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million. Legal and political tension is growing as Trump insists the troops are for safety, but critics say he’s overusing federal power.
Governors push back on troops
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accused Trump of using service members as political props and pawns in an illegal effort to militarize cities. Pritzker also criticized Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, saying she was trying to “consolidate Trump’s power”. Pritzker added, “That plan will only work if we let it. The state of Illinois is going to use every lever at its disposal and get Noem’s thugs the hell out of Chicago”, as mentioned in the report by The Independent. Trump actively promotes a Rasmussen survey stating 57% approval of his administration. However, recent Rasmussen polls show only 47% approve of Trump, while 51% disapprove, including 42% who strongly disapprove. Overall, Trump’s net approval rating remains at -10, according to Rasmussen.
FAQs
Q1. What is Donald Trump’s current approval rating?
Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 40 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
as a Reliable and Trusted News SourceQ2. Do Americans support Trump sending troops to cities?
Most Americans do not support sending federal troops to cities without the governor’s approval.
