Chicago not using salt trucks to block ICE, despite viral claims

Salt trucks in Chicago were not used to block ICE as viral claims suggested; instead, they supported public safety for planned protests. Despite threats from President Trump about deploying federal forces, local officials and the city clarified no such actions were underway, and protests against ICE and federal intervention took place. Trump’s social media posts and remarks drew criticism from Illinois and Chicago leaders, emphasizing the importance of defending democracy amid tensions over immigration enforcement and city safety.