Key Facts
• September 13, Washington Post reported Pentagon’s plan to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops.
• Purpose: Combat crime in urban areas of Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
• Deployment duration: Until September 30, 2026; start date unspecified.
• Pentagon spokesperson declined detailed comments, warning against interpreting leaked documents as policy.
• Plan aims to supplement law enforcement in targeted cities.
• September 12: President Trump announced intent to send National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee.
Summary
The Pentagon is reportedly planning to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to urban areas in Louisiana, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, to address crime. The Washington Post revealed the plan on September 13, citing leaked documents. The deployment is expected to last until September 30, 2026, though the start date remains unclear. A Pentagon spokesperson refrained from detailed comments, emphasizing that leaked documents should not be interpreted as official policy. This initiative follows President Trump’s September 12 announcement of a similar deployment to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of broader crime prevention efforts.
