President Donald Trump is hoping to replicate his law enforcement efforts in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, in cities across the country, with the administration making moves to once again use the US military for its anti-crime agenda.

President Donald Trump says he plans to deploy National Guard troops to cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore, raising questions about his legal authority to do so.

An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington.