How Trump’s National Guard Deployments Break With Military Tradition

new video loaded: How Trump’s National Guard Deployments Break With Military TraditionBy sending troops to U.S. cities that are not in active crisis, President Trump is breaking with military tradition. Helene Cooper, who covers national security issues for The New York Times, compares his recent actions with earlier domestic military deployments.By Helene Cooper and Christina ThornellOctober 5, 2025