- Trump and Barr used a loophole to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities. It's time to close it. A path has been laid for future presidents to make the National Guard their own personal security force. Unless we act, we are inviting future abuses. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-barr-used-loophole-deploy-national-guard-u-s-cities-ncna1236034 588 comments politics