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The Republican congressman Carlos Giménez assured this Friday that the government of Donald Trump does not plan to deploy the National Guard in Miami, and he attributed the circulating reports to a mistake made by the FBI director, Kash Patel.
In a message posted on his official X account, the legislator representing a district in South Florida and of Cuban-American descent stated that he spoke with the Attorney General's Office to confirm that there are no plans to militarize the streets of the city. “Miami is neither Chicago nor San Francisco —and it never will be,” he wrote.
According to the agency EFE, the confusion arose after, during a Senate hearing, the FBI director, Kash Patel, incorrectly stated that the deployment of the National Guard in Miami was already underway, which created concern among some local sectors.
In recent months, cities like Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Memphis have indeed recorded the presence of National Guard troops as part of a federal policy of hardline measures against immigration and crime in jurisdictions governed by Democrats.
These decisions have intensified the national debate surrounding the militarization of urban spaces and its potential impact on civil rights.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deployment of the National Guard in Miami
Will the National Guard be deployed in Miami?
No, the National Guard will not be deployed in Miami. Congressman Carlos Giménez confirmed that there are no plans to militarize the streets of the city, contrary to what was incorrectly reported by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Why was it thought that the National Guard could be deployed in Miami?
The confusion arose when FBI Director Kash Patel mistakenly stated in a Senate hearing that the deployment was already underway, which caused concern among some local sectors.
What is Congressman Carlos Giménez's stance on the militarization of cities?
Carlos Giménez opposes the militarization of cities like Miami, arguing that it is not necessary to militarize the city, as it does not face the same security issues as other metropolises like Chicago or San Francisco.
What is the security context in other cities in the United States?
Other cities like Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Memphis have reported the presence of National Guard troops. This is part of a federal law enforcement policy against immigration and crime in jurisdictions governed by Democrats.
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