1700 National Guard troops to be deployed across 19 states - Here's a complete list

About 1,700 National Guard troops will mobilize in 19 states in the coming weeks, with Texas being hit the most.

Updated on: Aug 23, 2025, 06:15:06 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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About 1,700 National Guard troops will mobilize in 19 states in the coming weeks, FOX News reported on Friday, citing sources. This comes as the Trump administration, particularly the Department of Homeland Security, has declared a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and crime.

Members of the National Guard stand near a Humvee outside of Union Station (REUTERS)

FOX News cited documents to further add that troop activations have been planned for at least 19 states, with Texas being hit the most. Operations will take place from August through November.

“The National Guard soldiers being mobilized will effectively serve as a support pillar to a sweeping federal interagency effort, while also serving as a visible deterrent force,” a US Defense official told the outlet.

Only earlier in the day, President Donald Trump said he would probably expand his crackdown to Chicago. He noted that violent crime is out of control in Washington, DC and the Illinois metro is in a similar state.

"It was horrible and Mayor Bowser better get her act straight or she won't be mayor very long, because we'll take it over with the federal government, run it like it's supposed to be run," Trump told reporters, referring to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Recent statistics, which Trump dismissed, show crime has declined in the US capital since a 2023 peak.

"Chicago is a mess," Trump said, deriding its mayor. "And we'll straighten that one out probably next."

Trump said some of his supporters in Chicago have been "screaming for us to come."

"I did great with the Black vote, as you know, and they want something to happen," he said. "So I think Chicago will be our next, and then we'll help with New York."

Here are the states where National Guard troops are being activated

Alabama

Arkansas

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Louisiana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

Ohio

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Wyoming

(With inputs from Reuters)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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