Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Congressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over the 11 US World Cup 2026 host cities.
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Two Republican congressmen are urging the Trump administration to deploy the National Guard to address drone threats and ensure unified security at the 11 US cities hosting World Cup 2026 matches. Representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane cited concerns about personnel shortages and jurisdictional fragmentation between event organizers and host cities, arguing the National Guard's rapid deployability and experience make it well-suited for counter-drone operations and coordinated security. The call comes amid heightened security concerns following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with the White House pledging to make the World Cup "the safest and most secure in history."