America Rejects Trump’s Troop Deployment
A new poll reveals deep divisions among Americans over President Donald Trump’s aggressive move to send National Guard troops into cities overrun with violent crime and illegal immigration chaos.
The survey, released by NPR-Ipsos, shows that 49% of respondents oppose deploying the National Guard to major cities to help local law enforcement. Meanwhile, 38% support the move, and 12% remain undecided — signaling a clear divide as Trump takes bold action to restore order.
When asked about immigration enforcement, half of Americans said they oppose loosening restrictions on federal officers tasked with stopping illegal immigration. Only 35% support stricter enforcement, while 13% remain unsure.
Trump Steps In Where Democrat Leaders Have Failed
This poll comes on the heels of a major crackdown ordered by President Trump, who sent troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer to restore peace after violent left-wing immigration protests spiraled out of control.
Trump also deployed troops to Washington, D.C., to fight skyrocketing crime, a move that inspired Republican governors from more than six states to send their own National Guard units in support of the president’s mission.
More recently, Trump sent the National Guard into Memphis, Tennessee, which now holds the highest violent crime rate in America — a shocking 2,501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, according to FBI data.
In a bold Saturday announcement, Trump confirmed his next target is Portland, Oregon, vowing to protect federal property and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from far-left extremists, including Antifa, whom he has labeled “domestic terrorists.”
“We will not allow radical mobs to terrorize our citizens or destroy federal property,” Trump declared. “The National Guard will defend law and order where Democrat leaders have completely failed.”
Memphis Deployment Sparks Fierce Debate
When asked specifically about Trump’s Memphis mission, the poll found 46% oppose the deployment, 35% approve, and 18% remain undecided.
Critics like independent voter Darius Gamble told NPR he believes Trump’s decision is “an abuse of power,” calling the move “unnecessary” and “excessive.”
But many conservatives argue Trump is filling a dangerous leadership void left by liberal mayors and Democrat officials who, they say, refuse to enforce the law and prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens.
Americans Agree: Crime in U.S. Cities Out of Control
The poll also revealed that 48% of Americans believe crime has surged nationwide, while just 16% said it has decreased.
A staggering seven out of ten Americans now say crime and violence in major cities have reached “unacceptable levels.”
Mallory Newall, Ipsos’s vice president, acknowledged the growing alarm:
“The American public largely agrees that crime has increased in the U.S. and in major cities,” she admitted.
Despite this, NPR tried to downplay the crisis by citing data claiming crime has dropped since the pandemic — a claim many conservatives reject as media spin designed to protect failed Democrat policies.
Why This Matters
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard highlights a growing national divide over law and order.
For conservative voters, especially those concerned about crime, immigration, and protecting ICE, Trump’s actions signal strong leadership in the face of chaos.
Democrat-run cities have seen record spikes in violent crime, while illegal immigration has hit historic highs, straining local resources and endangering communities.
Trump’s supporters say this is exactly why his decisive action is needed now more than ever.
