Trump Says National Guard Will Deploy to New Orleans at Governor’s Request

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he expected the National Guard troops to arrive before Christmas.

Members of the Louisiana National Guard patrol the grounds of the Washington Monument at the National Mall, Sept. 7, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File

National Guard troops will soon be deployed to New Orleans to assist local law enforcement at the request of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2.

“Gov. Landry—a great guy, a great governor—he’s asked for help in New Orleans. And we’re going to go there in a couple of weeks,” Trump said during his final Cabinet meeting of the year at the White House.