Why Duggan Doesn’t Expect Trump To Send Troops To Detroit

September 2, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has acknowledged the Trump administration's contribution to reducing crime in Detroit through established partnerships with federal law enforcement agencies. In a CNN interview, Duggan specifically credited Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon for increasing federal prosecutors and enhancing support for gun violence initiatives. These comments sparked criticism after being summarized by media as Duggan crediting the Trump administration for Detroit's historic crime drop.

Who is affected

Detroit residents
Detroit Police Department
Federal law enforcement agencies (U.S. Attorney's office, ATF, DEA)
Public commenters at Detroit City Council concerned about possible military deployment

What action is being taken

Federal prosecutors are working with local law enforcement through partnerships between the U.S. Attorney, ATF, DEA, and Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police Department is utilizing $4.2 million in ARP funding for helicopter acquisition and upgrades
Public commenters are raising concerns at Detroit City Council meetings about potential military deployment
Pentagon is reportedly planning possible National Guard deployment in Chicago that could serve as a model for other cities

Why it matters

The partnerships between federal agencies and local police are credited with reducing crime in Detroit
Detroit's approach stands in contrast to other cities where Trump has threatened to send federal agents
The collaboration represents a successful model of federal investment in local police work
There are growing concerns about potential federal military intervention in cities as seen in the preparations happening in Chicago

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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