The National Guard on Trump's Standby
The National Guard on Trump's Standby  
Podcast: The Brian Lehrer Show
Published On: Wed Aug 27 2025
Description: In an executive order on Monday, President Donald Trump directed each state’s National Guard to be prepared to respond to civil disturbances. Dan Lamothe, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at The Washington Post, breaks down the latest news and what this might mean for cities like Chicago and New York City.