Trump Denies War Threats Against Chicago Amid Protests
TL;DR
President Trump attempted to downplay his social media post threatening to declare war on Chicago, claiming it was 'fake news' and meant to 'clean up' the city, amidst escalating tensions and his broader campaign to crack down on crime and illegal immigration.
- President Says He’s Not Declaring ‘War’ on Chicago The New York Times
- Trump Downplays Post Threatening Chicago, Saying He Wants to ‘Clean Up’ City The New York Times
- Donald Trump Chicago meme: 'We're not going to war' with Chicago, Trump says, after post referencing 'Department of War' ABC7 Chicago
- Thousands March Downtown To Protest Trump’s Deportation Threats Block Club Chicago
- Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone' Fox News
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