President Trump "Absolutely Shouldn't" Send National Guard To Massachusetts, Gov. Healey Says

CBS Boston

October 9, 2025

As she addressed recent public safety incidents in the state on Wednesday, Gov. Maura Healey said there's "no need" for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Massachusetts.

Healey had called a news conference to respond to the "street takeover" trend in Massachusetts after more than 100 people attacked a Boston police cruiser in the South End over the weekend and set it on fire. She was asked by a reporter if she was concerned that Mr. Trump might send the National Guard to the state.

"He absolutely shouldn't. There's no need for that here," Healey said. "Here in Massachusetts, local and state law enforcement work really closely and well together."

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