President Donald Trump announced Wednesday the removal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, marking a significant shift in federal law enforcement strategy.

The decision comes directly following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the administration's deployment of National Guardsmen to Chicago, with the court stating that Trump had not established a legal authority to execute laws in Illinois.

In a characteristically direct social media post, Trump suggested the troop withdrawal was temporary, writing, "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact."

According to U.S. Northern Command, the troop presence was substantial but operationally limited: 300 Illinois Guardsmen were activated in Chicago, 100 Oregon National Guardsmen in Portland, and 100 California National Guard troops were on a federal protection mission for ICE agents that concluded on December 15.

Despite the withdrawal, Trump hinted at potential future deployments, stating the federal government would "come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again." The announcement suggests full compliance with the Supreme Court's ruling on domestic federal troop deployments.

Legal experts have continued to examine the constitutional implications of military involvement in domestic law enforcement, with this withdrawal representing a nuanced resolution to a complex jurisdictional challenge.

As the situation develops, local authorities in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland will resume full responsibility for public safety and crime management strategies.