# National Guard on The No Agenda Show National Guard comes up in 110 chapters across 99 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 110 - **Episodes:** 99 - **Discussed:** November 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Washington Dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [Brandon Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [Coast Guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [Federalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalization.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 110 ### Ty Cobb, PBS Interview, Election Emergency Claims - **Episode:** [1887: The Stick Works](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Time:** 34:56–38:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1887-the-stick-works/chapter/ty-cobb-pbs-interview-election-emergency-claims.md Former White House counsel Ty Cobb appeared on PBS to discuss Donald Trump's efforts to challenge election results. Cobb suggested Trump's rhetoric is intended to create a predicate for declaring a national emergency during the elections, potentially involving ICE agents or the National Guard at polls. Representative Thomas Massie is also mentioned regarding his stance on fiscal responsibility versus election fraud claims. Keywords: [ty cobb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ty-cobb.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [steve bannon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-bannon.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [voting machines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-machines.md) ### Minneapolis Shooting, Alex Jeffrey Preddy, National Guard Vests - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 33:14–35:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/minneapolis-shooting-alex-jeffrey-preddy-national-guard-vests.md Minnesota officials identify Alex Jeffrey Preddy, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, as the victim of a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith criticize the Trump administration's characterization of the event. In response to civil unrest, Mayor Jacob Frey requested National Guard deployment, with members ordered to wear yellow safety vests to distinguish them from other groups. Keywords: [minneapolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minneapolis.md), alex jeffrey preddy, [amy klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md) ### Dutch Navy Caribbean Operations, National Geographic Documentary - **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-04 - **Time:** 22:59–25:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/dutch-navy-caribbean-operations-national-geographic-documentary.md A documentary filmmaker who worked on a National Geographic series about the Dutch Navy and Coast Guard describes long-standing drug interdiction efforts in the Caribbean. The filmmaker notes that while the Dutch and U.S. have used force against drug boats for decades, such violence was often censored for European television. The process typically involves multiple warnings before marksmen target boat engines or use lethal force. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), dutch navy, [coast guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coast-guard.md), [national geographic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-geographic.md), [drug interdiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-interdiction.md) ### Washington DC Shooting of National Guard Members - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 47:30–49:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/washington-dc-shooting-of-national-guard-members.md A 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 shot two National Guard members in downtown Washington, D.C., killing one. The suspect reportedly drove from Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. The hosts discuss potential "spook" connections and compare the incident to previous high-profile shootings used for political narratives. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shooting.md), [bellingham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bellingham.md), [color revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/color-revolution.md) ### National Guard Deployment, Trump Legal Battles in Chicago and Portland - **Episode:** [1806: Gray Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-09 - **Time:** 3:41–7:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1806-gray-zone/chapter/national-guard-deployment-trump-legal-battles-in-chicago-and-portland.md President Donald Trump ordered 200 National Guard soldiers to Chicago despite opposition from Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city's mayor. In Portland, Judge Karen Immergut blocked a similar deployment, ruling that the local situation did not justify martial law. Trump indicated he is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to bypass court rulings and secure American cities. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [j.b. pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-b-pritzker.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [insurrection act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurrection-act.md) ### Tammy Duckworth, National Guard Federalization, and Chicago Crime - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 22:19–25:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/tammy-duckworth-national-guard-federalization-and-chicago-crime.md Senator Tammy Duckworth criticizes the federalization of 300 Illinois National Guardsmen against Governor J.B. Pritzker's wishes. Duckworth argues the move is a misuse of the Guard and accuses the administration of defunding the police by diverting $800 million in crime prevention funds. The hosts compare Duckworth's speaking style to Mazie Hirono and discuss the history of police corruption in Chicago. Keywords: tammy duckworth, [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [j.b. pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-b-pritzker.md), [federalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalization.md) ### Chicago Immigration Raids, Mexican Independence Day Fears - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 22:40–24:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/chicago-immigration-raids-mexican-independence-day-fears.md Reports suggest that federal immigration raids in Chicago may coincide with upcoming Mexican Independence Day festivals. Local residents in the Democratic stronghold are reportedly carrying passports in anticipation of National Guard deployments and authoritarian displays of force by the administration. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [immigration raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-raids.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), mexican independence day, [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md) ### National Guard in New Orleans, Crime and Woke Management - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 2:36:53–2:39:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/national-guard-in-new-orleans-crime-and-woke-management.md President Trump has suggested that New Orleans could be the next city to receive a National Guard deployment to combat rising crime, following similar proposals for Chicago and Baltimore. While Louisiana's Republican governor supports the move, local officials in the "woke" city are reportedly resistant to federal intervention. Keywords: [new orleans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-orleans.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime.md), [jeff landry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-landry.md), [deportations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportations.md) ### Chicago Crime, Federal Intervention Threats - **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-24 - **Time:** 29:50–35:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/chicago-crime-federal-intervention-threats.md President Trump has threatened a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, suggesting the deployment of National Guard troops similar to recent actions in Washington D.C. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and local officials have dismissed the threat as a political bluff, arguing that violent crime and homicides have actually decreased. Critics contend that city crime data is being manipulated by law enforcement to present a false narrative of safety. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [crime statistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-statistics.md) ### Federalization of Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department - **Episode:** [1790: Florida Ounce](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-14 - **Time:** 1:29–5:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1790-florida-ounce/chapter/federalization-of-washington-dc-metropolitan-police-department.md President Donald Trump has federalized the 4,000-person Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., and deployed federal agents from the FBI and ATF to monitor street crime. Local leaders have not filed legal challenges against the move, as the President holds unique authority over the District of Columbia. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported that crime in the district has already decreased by 25 percent compared to the previous year. Keywords: [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), metropolitan police department, [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [federalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federalization.md), [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md) ### John Yoo, Title 10 National Guard Deployment - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 16:56–18:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/john-yoo-title-10-national-guard-deployment.md Legal scholar John Yoo explained the statutory basis for President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles under Title 10. Yoo noted that while the media focuses on "invasion" or "rebellion" clauses, the third provision allows the president to act if he is unable to execute federal laws. This interpretation justifies federal intervention when local jurisdictions block the execution of national immigration statutes. Keywords: [john yoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-yoo.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [title 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-10.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md) ### Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago ICE Enforcement - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 39:29–42:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/mayor-brandon-johnson-chicago-ice-enforcement.md Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized impending ICE enforcement actions as "cruel and unconstitutional," claiming there are no longer checks and balances in the federal government. The mayor's office is preparing for potential tactical deployments and "mini tanks" in the city. This follows President Trump's order to federalize the National Guard to assist in immigration raids across major metropolitan areas. 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Critics describe the movement as a "lame" attempt to rebrand various progressive grievances under a single anti-authoritarian banner. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), no king's day, [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### Nancy Pelosi, National Guard Deployment Discrepancy - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 56:30–59:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/nancy-pelosi-national-guard-deployment-discrepancy.md Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized the deployment of the National Guard to California, contrasting it with the events of January 6th. Pelosi claimed the president refused to send the Guard to the Capitol during the riot, despite evidence suggesting she and the Sergeant-at-Arms were responsible for Capitol security. The discrepancy in her narrative highlights the ongoing political battle over the use of military force on domestic soil. 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A BBC analysis featuring Professor Scott Lucas compares the current deployment to historical events like the 1992 LA riots and the 1950s desegregation of schools in Arkansas under Dwight Eisenhower. Critics argue the current use of the Guard at detention centers is a political stunt lacking an imminent threat. 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The discussion focuses on the deployment of these units to the Edward Roybal Center in Los Angeles to provide security around federal buildings and detention centers. The official defends the operations as necessary for law and order against violent protesters and criminal gang members. Keywords: [margaret brennan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/margaret-brennan.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [pam bondi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pam-bondi.md) ### FBI Arrests Michigan National Guard Member for Military Base Plot - **Episode:** [1764: Rage Quit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-15 - **Time:** 1:38–4:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1764-rage-quit/chapter/fbi-arrests-michigan-national-guard-member-for-military-base-plot.md The FBI arrested 19-year-old Omar Saeed, a former Michigan Army National Guard member, for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a military facility in Warren, Michigan. Investigators claim Saeed flew a drone over the base and provided undercover agents with ammunition and instructions for Molotov cocktails. Critics argue the year-long investigation resembles entrapment of a young individual rather than the prevention of an organic threat. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), michigan army national guard, [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), omar saeed, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### John Kelly, Fascism Allegations Analysis - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 58:16–1:03:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/john-kelly-fascism-allegations-analysis.md The hosts deconstruct Kamala Harris's speech regarding John Kelly's claims that Donald Trump fits the definition of a fascist. They argue Harris is misrepresenting Trump's comments about using the military, clarifying that Trump was referring to using the National Guard to handle domestic rioting on election day. They characterize Kelly as a "prick" and question his motivations for the late-cycle allegations. 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While critics claim he is threatening to use the military against political opponents and journalists, supporters argue the context refers to handling potential riots or radical left agitators. The discussion highlights the media's role in framing these comments as a new "hoax" similar to previous political scandals. 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