Chicago – USA – President Donald Trump has indicated plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, calling it the “most dangerous city in the world.” He cited a recent surge in shootings, including more than 50 incidents over a holiday weekend, as justification for federal intervention to tackle crime.
The announcement has drawn sharp criticism from local officials. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the deployment as an “invasion,” while Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson described it as politically motivated and issued directives for city police not to cooperate with federal forces.
Trump’s administration has previously deployed National Guard troops to other cities under similar justifications. However, recent federal rulings have questioned the legality of such actions, raising concerns over the proposed Chicago deployment.
The situation has escalated political tensions, with critics accusing the president of using federal forces to target Democratic-led cities. Meanwhile, Chicago residents and officials remain opposed to the federal intervention as debates continue over its necessity and legality.
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