Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland and Chicago faces legal and public pushback amid false claims and political turmoil.

On October 12, 2025, President Trump’s proposal to deploy National Guard troops to cities like Portland and Chicago sparked mixed reactions nationwide, with supporters citing public safety and opponents warning of militarization and civil liberties risks. A federal appeals court paused the Oregon National Guard deployment after a judge blocked it, citing Trump’s claim that Portland was “burning to the ground” as false. Editorial cartoons mocked the misinformation and political gridlock, highlighting the shutdown’s second week, Trump’s $1 coin plan, a new indictment against New York’s attorney general, CBS News turmoil, and the rise of AI actor Tilly Norwood.