Trump's Threat to Deploy National Guard to Chicago Raises Legal and Safety Concerns
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President Trump threatened to send federal troops to Chicago to combat crime, prompting strong opposition from Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker, who called the move illegal and an abuse of power. The debate highlights tensions over federal intervention in local law enforcement and concerns about the legality and impact of deploying military or federal forces in U.S. cities.
- Johnson and Pritzker call Trump's threat to send National Guard to Chicago illegal CBS News
- President Donald Trump says Chicago is likely next target of efforts to crack down on crime after sending National Guard to DC ABC7 Chicago
- Pritzker: Safety of Illinois' people the ‘highest priority' as Trump targets Chicago in crackdown NBC 5 Chicago
- Trump says Chicago could be next for National Guard crime crackdown FOX 32 Chicago
- Hegseth authorizes National Guard troops in D.C. to carry weapons NBC News
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