It's the Brian Lair Show on WNYC. Good morning again, everyone. I'm Bridget Bergen from the WNYC and Gothamist

Newsroom sitting in for Brian today. President Trump has directed the National Guard to take on a new role

in American cities. In Washington, more than 2,000 guard members are already patrolling, and now the

Pentagon has authorized them to carry weapons on those patrols. The President's order also called

for a rabid response force, hundreds of troops who could be sent anywhere in the country within an hour.

And he's said out loud that Chicago may be next and maybe New York.

So I think Chicago will be our next and then we'll help with New York.

So how unusual is this?

What does the law allow a president to do when governors and mayors say no?

And what does it mean for the line between civilian policing and the military when troops

are posted at subway stations and on city streets?

Dan Lamoth, U.S. military and Pentagon reporter at the Washington Post,

is on this story, and he joins us now. Dan, welcome to WN.N.Y.C. Sure. Thank you. And listeners,

we can take your calls about President Trump's use of the National Guard if you're in Washington,

D.C. Help us report this story. Or if you've seen the National

Guard deployed in your city at times of protest or during emergencies, how do you feel about

the prospect that those troops might be coming to patrol a street near you, according to the president?

Your questions are also welcome for our guest, Dan Lamoth, U.S. Military and Pentagon Reporter

at the Washington Post.

You can call or text us at 212-433 WNYC. That's 212-433-9692. So, Dan, let's start with what's new here.

What exactly does this order change about the National Guard's

mission inside the United States? Yeah, the short answer is the executive order that was issued

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