U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has expressed support for President Trump’s consideration of deploying the National Guard to New Orleans. The statement follows remarks by President Trump about potentially sending the Guard to address public safety concerns in the city.
Cassidy referenced previous actions taken in Washington, D.C., saying, “The National Guard in Washington, D.C. demonstrated that more uniforms on the street, whatever the color of the uniform is, makes our community safer. It is not a long-term solution, but this gives us a chance to demonstrate that it is just as true in Louisiana as it is in Washington, D.C.,” said Dr. Cassidy.
No further details have been provided regarding when or if the deployment will occur.
