Trump Prioritizes New Orleans Over Chicago Because Governors Ask Nicely
In a move that sounds like delegation made charmingly transactional, President Trump announced on Wednesday that he might parade the National Guard through New Orleans before Chicago—because, get this, Governor Jeff Landry said 'pretty please.' Trump, embodying crisis management or maybe just guest list politics, claimed it takes 'two weeks to straighten out crime' there, 'easier than D.C.' which he already forcibly federalized in August, shocking everyone. The National Guard is playing hopscotch between Democratic cities like Chicago, New York, Baltimore, all apparently waiting to RSVP. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Police, feeling the love, brag about lowered crime and federal hugs. Meanwhile, a judge reminded everyone that Guardians in L.A. playing law enforcement might be illegal.
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Trump’s crime-fighting GPS now works on 'who asks first.' Spoiler: New Orleans won with a polite governor while Chicago’s still ghosting the invitation.
Who knew federal crime crackdowns also require a VIP invite? Landry’s charm offensive got the guard in quicker than any crime stats.
National Guard: Protectors, peacekeepers, or just extremely obedient party guests waiting for their invite? Chicago maybe next, if they RSVP.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/3/2025 | Author: April Rubin
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