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Can Trump expand the National Guard? A law professor weighs in

By Ailsa Chang,

Brianna Scott, Patrick Jarenwattananon

Published August 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM EDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Steve Vladeck, Georgetown University law professor, about the legality of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and other cities.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

See stories by Ailsa Chang

Brianna Scott

Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.

Patrick Jarenwattananon

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