Global News Podcast Trump removes National Guard from some US cities
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Jan 1, 2026 
Sean Dilley, a keen Washington correspondent, discusses Trump's controversial withdrawal of the National Guard from three major cities, linked to a Supreme Court ruling. Tom Bateman analyzes the freeze on Minnesota daycare funding amid fraud allegations, while Will Vernon shares insights into Ukraine's stance on a potential peace deal with Russia, emphasizing their refusal to accept anything that prolongs conflict. The episode also features Maliké Jasmati, a Syrian refugee anticipating a return home to empower women.
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Legal Limits End Troop Deployments
- Donald Trump withdrew National Guard troops from Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland after the Supreme Court blocked domestic troop deployments.
- Sean Dilley notes legal challenges and questions about proportionality made deployments controversial and legally precarious.
No Clear Crime Reduction Link
- It's unclear whether National Guard presence directly reduced crime and there is no definitive 'magic bullet' effect.
- Sean Dilley warns crime statistics won't easily attribute changes to the deployments over a short timeframe.
Verify Viral Claims Before Cutting Funds
- Federal funding decisions can follow viral media narratives even without full journalistic checks.
- Tom Bateman's report implies authorities should verify claims before freezing state funds tied to community services.
