1. United States
2. Letter

Your America First law enforcement strategy—using National Guard deployments with solid backing from red-state governors—has built momentum for a true American Gendarmerie: a permanent, disciplined force for urban crime suppression, tested openly where public support is strong. ## Why Red States Support Red states see Guard aid as partnership, not occupation, meeting urgent needs without politicizing public safety. Cities like Memphis, Nashville, Jackson, Birmingham, Cleveland, Tulsa, and Little Rock face violent crime levels well above DC. When local leaders request Guard support, citizens view it as constitutional cooperation. Transparent deployments foster trust: mayors, police chiefs, businesses, and residents appreciate National Guard discipline, deterrence, and risk control. ## Ideal Piloting Conditions Unlike blue states, red state officials and communities welcome federal order. No insult or resistance arises—the mission is locally led, collaborative, and focused on safe streets, not politics. Voluntary deployments bury partisan claims; red state requests for federal action prove it’s a nonpartisan response to real problems. ## The Gendarmerie Model Military-organized police like France’s Gendarmerie and Italy’s Carabinieri excel at complex urban security. America’s National Guard, with its military police units and advanced training, can match this capability. Making the Guard’s new urban deployments permanent would create the world’s most effective homeland security force—ready for today’s urban crime and tomorrow’s threats. ## How To Launch Begin by designating current Guard missions in red states as “Gendarmerie Pilot Programs.” Refine training for rapid response, community relations, crime suppression, and intelligence. Standardize uniforms and bases for local visibility and rapid action. Local support ensures pilots succeed; success brings bipartisan credibility and a path to future expansion. ## Burying Partisan Criticism Launching in red states sets a national example: federal support goes where invited, in partnership—not imposition. Crime statistics and local requests form the basis, not party affiliation. Proven results answer critics: National Guard-led order isn’t a power grab, it’s a real solution. ## Legacy A permanent Gendarmerie legacy honors your reputation as the president who met 21st-century crime with discipline and results, built in partnership with states and communities. **Americans deserve order, safety, and justice—without politics.**