NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, October 5, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Maggie Vespa, an NBC News correspondent, dives into the National Guard's deployment in Chicago and Portland amidst significant protests. She discusses the White House's justification for troop presence, claiming they protect ICE from various threats. The conversation also highlights the logistical challenges of federalizing National Guard troops in Illinois. Additionally, Vespa touches on the financial stress military families face due to the ongoing government shutdown, showcasing the broader impact of these national decisions.
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Federal Deployment Sparks State Pushback
- The Trump administration deployed California National Guard troops to Oregon after a judge blocked Oregon's own Guard.
- Governors and state officials are preparing legal and political pushback against federal deployments.
Administration Frames Deployments As Protection
- The administration argues troops protect ICE amid alleged threats from gangs and cartels.
- DHS released videos framing protests as violent attacks on federal officers to justify the deployments.
Chicago Confrontation After Border Patrol Shooting
- DHS says a protest came after Border Patrol agents shot and injured a U.S. citizen who they say was armed.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker blamed escalating ICE raids for the unrest near Chicago.