The Daily Signal Trump Swaps National Guard in Portland, Dem. Candidate for AG in VA's Murderous Texts | Oct. 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
A federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to send the Oregon National Guard to Portland, leading to a deployment of California troops instead. Discussions arise over retired generals criticizing new military standards and whether Guardsmen are prepared for domestic security. Meanwhile, shocking text messages from a Virginia Democratic candidate calling for violence against a politician raise eyebrows and may impact the election.
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Judge Limits Federalization; Administration Shifts
- A federal judge blocked Trump's federalization of the Oregon National Guard citing constitutional limits and factual errors in the deployment rationale.
- The administration pivoted to federalizing California Guardsmen, showing legal rulings can redirect but not always stop federal action.
Trump Frames Portland As Burning
- Tony Kinnett recounts President Trump's public reaction describing Portland as "burning to the ground" and labeling protesters as insurrectionists.
- That rhetoric framed the administration's urgency to deploy guardsmen despite the court's order.
Debate Over Guard Training For Domestic Duty
- Retired General Pete Chiarelli argued National Guard units lack regular training for urban security and policing rules of engagement.
- Kinnett counters that Guard units historically trained and served in domestic security and disaster roles across many recent decades.