Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Two Republican congressmen are urging the Trump administration to deploy the National Guard to counter potential drone threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. They argue that jurisdictional complexities and personnel shortages necessitate a unified federal security approach. The Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department, and Pentagon have not yet responded to the request.
- ▪Representatives Michael McCaul and Elijah Crane sent a letter calling for interagency action to secure airspace over 11 U.S. World Cup host cities.
- ▪The lawmakers emphasized the National Guard’s readiness and experience in domestic emergencies as ideal for counter-drone operations.
- ▪The request comes amid heightened security concerns following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- ▪The White House affirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the safest and most secure in history.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World CupCongressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over the 11 US World Cup 2026 host cities.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA drone view shows Gillette Stadium, which will be called Boston Stadium when it hosts games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup [Brian Snyder/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a “unified federal security posture” at the upcoming World Cup games.The letter by US Representatives…
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