Trump Eyes National Guard for Chicago Response

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• Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker claims President Trump is considering sending National Guard troops to Chicago.
• Pritzker expressed concerns over the use of troops, calling it an “invasion” if carried out.
• The White House criticized Pritzker’s response and highlighted ongoing crime issues in Chicago.

Governor J.B. Pritzker said during a televised interview that President Trump is planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago.

“It’s clear that, in secret, they’re planning this. Well, it’s an invasion with U.S. troops, if they, in fact, do that,” Pritzker stated.

The governor further argued that the president’s motives go beyond public safety.

“They should understand that he has other aims other than fighting crime. That’s the first thing they should understand. The second is it is an attack on the American people by the president of the United States. Now, he may disagree with a state that didn’t vote for him, but should he be sending troops in? No,” Pritzker said.

He also alleged that President Trump wants to influence future elections by deploying troops.

“The other aims are that he would like to stop the elections in 2026, or, frankly, take control of those elections. He’ll just claim that there’s some problem with an election, and then he’s got troops on the ground that can take control, if, in fact, he’s allowed to do this,” said Pritzker.

Pritzker announced that Illinois would push back if the National Guard is deployed by the federal government.

“Unlike Donald Trump, we keep our promises. We will not stand idly by if he decides to send the National Guard to intimidate Chicagoans,” Pritzker stated.

The White House sharply criticized Pritzker’s stance regarding Chicago’s crime issues.

“It’s amazing the lengths this slob will go to in order to deflect from the terrible crime crisis that has been plaguing Chicago for years,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said.

Jackson added: “Chicago’s residents would be much safer if Pritzker actually did his job and addressed his crime problem instead of trying to be a Resistance Lib hero.”

This situation has brought renewed scrutiny to Chicago’s approach to law and order, with both state and federal leadership trading accusations over handling of crime and public safety.

Stay alert for further developments as tensions continue between Illinois officials and the White House.

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