SHOCKING Defeat: Trump Forced to Withdraw

Donald Trump speaking with US flag in the back. — TRUMP'S SHOCKING DEFEAT

President Trump’s bold attempt to restore law and order in crime-ridden Democrat cities came crashing down after activist courts blocked his National Guard deployments, costing taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars while liberal governors celebrated their victory over federal authority.

Story Overview

Supreme Court rejection forced Trump to withdraw federalized National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland by January 21, 2026
Nearly $500 million in taxpayer dollars were spent on deployments that Democrat governors and attorneys general fought in court rather than accepting help
Trump deployed troops under Title 10 authority to combat crime and support immigration enforcement, but federal courts sided with state resistance
President warns he’ll redeploy forces if crime surges again, keeping pressure on sanctuary city leaders

Courts Block Presidential Authority on Public Safety

The Supreme Court dealt President Trump a significant setback in December 2025 when it rejected his authority to deploy federalized National Guard troops in three major cities.

Trump had invoked Title 10 powers to send approximately 5,000 troops to Los Angeles, 500 to Chicago, and 200 to Portland starting in June 2025. The deployments aimed to address what the administration characterized as escalating crime and civil unrest tied to immigration enforcement operations.

Federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit, systematically dismantled these efforts, ordering complete withdrawals by mid-December. By January 21, 2026, the Pentagon confirmed full demobilization from all three cities.

Democrat Resistance Prioritizes Politics Over Safety

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker led the legal charge against Trump’s deployments, joining forces with state attorneys general from four states to challenge federal authority. These Democrat leaders filed lawsuits claiming Trump created an unlawful “national police force,” despite their own cities struggling with crime.

The irony runs deep—Chicago saw homicides and shootings decline by 14% and 19% respectively in 2024, contradicting Trump’s stated rationale, yet Democrat officials refused assistance.

Instead of working with federal authorities to protect residents, these governors prioritized political grandstanding and building their 2028 presidential credentials over public safety concerns.

Trump quietly withdraws National Guard troops in retreat from blue cities after court losses https://t.co/B8ql9v65vZ

— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) February 11, 2026

Half-Billion Dollar Price Tag for Political Theater

American taxpayers footed a staggering $500 million bill for these deployments that liberal governors fought tooth and nail. The troops, federalized without state consent, were barred from direct law enforcement under existing regulations, limiting them to support roles for ICE operations and visible presence during protests.

This restriction made the deployments largely symbolic, exactly what legal experts predicted from the start. Meanwhile, National Guard members faced real danger—two troops were shot near the White House in November 2025, with one killed,

This highlights the risks service members endured while politicians played games. The Department of Justice ultimately dropped its appeals, quietly retreating from the legal battle as troops demobilized.

Trump Vows Return if Cities Spiral Again

On December 31, President Trump announced on Truth Social his decision to end deployment efforts in Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago, but left the door open to future action. “We will come back… when crime begins to soar again—Only a question of time!” Trump declared, putting sanctuary city leaders on notice.

This measured retreat preserves options while respecting judicial boundaries—a pragmatic approach that recognizes constitutional limits without surrendering the principle.

National Guard troops remain deployed in Washington, D.C., through July 2026 and continue operations in Memphis and New Orleans at the request of state governors, demonstrating the proper cooperative model.

The contrast between successful state-requested deployments and these court-blocked federal interventions highlights how Democrat obstruction, not presidential authority, created this costly standoff that left communities vulnerable while enriching lawyers and empowering political resistance.