Pentagon plans troops for Louisiana: Report

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump's administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state's urban centers, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing Pentagon planning documents it obtained.

Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration, even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. The crackdown has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests.

Democratic leaders have said the massive deployments are more a show of power by Trump, rather than a serious effort to fight crime.