Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Report Disputing National Guard Crime Claims
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Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Report Disputing National Guard Crime Claims

Trump attacks a Center for American Progress researcher, Chandler Hall, and vows to sue over an analysis finding the National Guard had no impact on crime.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 19, 2026, 2:52 AM ETUpdates (2): August 19, 2026, 2:52 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump attacked a researcher who told a Television audience that deploying the National Guard to U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C., had no impact on crime. Trump called the finding a scam and said a lawsuit is being drawn.