Texas Guardsmen pulled from Chicago for failing standards compliance

Texas Guardsmen Pulled from Chicago Deployment

A small number of Texas National Guardsmen were removed from their deployment in Chicago due to non-compliance with the military's validation process.

Approximately 200 Texas National Guard troops were initially deployed to Chicago as part of President Donald Trump's federalization efforts in the city.

A photo of the deployed troops in the Chicago suburb of Elwood gained significant attention online, with several guardsmen appearing to have rounded stomachs, thick necks, and chubby faces.

President Donald Trump awards Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.

Author's summary: Texas Guardsmen pulled from Chicago due to compliance issues.

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KTUL KTUL — 2025-10-14