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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Donald Trump threatens lawsuit against think tank over National Guard crime report

Former President Donald Trump has issued a legal threat against a nonprofit organization, demanding the retraction of a report that challenged his claims regarding the effectiveness of National Guard deployments in reducing crime. The threat centers on the organization's analysis of crime data following the deployment of federal forces to various cities.

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Why It Matters

This action highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and research organizations regarding the interpretation of public safety data and the use of legal threats to challenge critical analysis.

Key Facts

  • Donald Trump is threatening legal action against a nonprofit think tank.
  • The threat is contingent on the think tank retracting a report.
  • The report in question analyzed the impact of National Guard deployments on crime rates in various cities.
  • The think tank's report concluded that the deployments did not reduce crime as claimed by Donald Trump.

Who's Mentioned

personNeera Tanden“President and CEO of the Center for American Progress”personAlejandro Brito“Attorney for Donald Trump”organizationCenter for American Progress“Washington, D.C.-based think tank”organizationNational Guard“The military force deployed to cities, which is the subject of the disputed repo”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the story.”personKevin Metz“General counsel for the Center for American Progress”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”