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Two hundred soldiers of the Texas National Guard arrived in Illinois, at Trump's order, a Pentagon official declared on Tuesday.

Adrian Rusu

8 October 2025, 05:15

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Troops from Texas have been sent to Illinois as part of a mission to protect "federal functions, personnel, and property," a Pentagon official said on condition of anonymity, adding that members of the National Guard have been mobilized for an initial period of 60 days.

The troops were seen Tuesday at a military base in Elwood, southwest of Chicago.

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On Trump's orders, 200 National Guard members from Texas arrive in Illinois

US National Guard troops arrive in Illinois as Trump escalates crackdown

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Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown

La ordinul lui Trump, 200 de soldaţi din Texas sosesc în Illinois

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