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Louisiana Congressman: National Guard not trained 'to be police' as Trump threatens to send troops - The Weeknight MSNBC
The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic expansion of federal troop deployments with a draft plan for up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Louisiana’s cities.
Democratic Congressman Troy Carter of Louisiana, who represents parts of New Orleans, and retired Major General Randy Manner, former acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, join The Weeknight to discuss the implications for local communities and American democracy. - Aired on 09/15/2025.
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