Amna Nawaz
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Retired major general calls Trump's National Guard plans 'unneeded and dangerous'

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August 26, 2025

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President Trump signed an executive order Monday that said each state’s National Guard units “are resourced, trained, organized and available to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.” Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with retired Army Major General Randy Manner, the former acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau.

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Retired major general calls Trump's National Guard plans 'unneeded and dangerous' · Amna Nawaz · Sentinel