Guard Grenade Greg

Pentagon Drafts Plan for 1,000 Guard Troops to Aid Policing in Louisiana Cities

Published September 14, 2025

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A satirical parody card depicting the controversial draft plan to deploy National Guard troops in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and other urban centers. "Guard Grenade Greg" looms as power, politics, and local reaction collide.

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According to Pentagon planning documents, the Trump administration is considering activating 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to support law enforcement operations in urban areas including New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The plan, which would run until September 2026, would augment local authorities in tasks like logistics, drug interdiction, and communications - pending a formal request by Governor Jeff Landry. Critics warn of politicization and concerns over civil-military boundaries.

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