New Orleans Expects National Guard Deployment Before Christmas
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New Orleans — Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday he spoke with President Donald Trump and expects National Guard troops to deploy to the city before Christmas to bolster security. Officials said the deployment would be larger than a recent Bayou Classic surge and could remain through Mardi Gras and the Sugar Bowl. Trump confirmed plans during a White House meeting but gave no troop numbers or arrival date. The announcement follows Landry’s September request for up to 1,000 troops and coincides with a separate federal immigration enforcement operation, Operation Swamp Sweep, targeting 5,000 arrests. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.
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- 1. September: Gov. Landry requests up to 1,000 National Guard troops for Louisiana cities.
- 2. October: Landry reiterates desire to have 1,000 troops in place by November.
- 3. Early December: Operation Swamp Sweep immigration enforcement begins, targeting roughly 5,000 arrests.
- 4. Dec. 1: Landry says he spoke with President Trump and expects Guard troops before Christmas.
- 5. Post-announcement: Officials indicate troops could stay through Sugar Bowl and Mardi Gras, but details remain sparse.
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