Tammy Duckworth

Democrat Tammy Duckworth represents Illinois in the United States Senate.

Texas National Guard troops in Illinois

Opinion

October 8, 2025

SEN TAMMY DUCKWORTH: Trump’s domestic troop deployments betray our military and nation

A military veteran and senator criticizes President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to American cities including Chicago and Los Angeles.

Donald Trump in Miami

Opinion

April 13, 2025

SEN TAMMY DUCKWORTH: Why Trump's pattern of purging our highest-performing military officers is dangerous

Our commander in chief is sending a dangerous message to the force that loyalty, not expertise or even a commitment to upholding the law, will be rewarded.