Pritzker Condemns Trump’s Threat to Deploy Military in Chicago
TL;DR
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Trump for threatening to send federal troops to Chicago, calling it an 'authoritarian grab of major cities' and condemning the move as an attempt to create chaos and distract from other issues. Trump has previously deployed federal forces in other cities like D.C. and Los Angeles, and has targeted Chicago for a militarized crackdown amid ongoing debates over crime and federal intervention.
- Pritzker Calls Trump’s Threat to Target Chicago Next ‘An Authoritarian Grab of Major Cities’ Rolling Stone
- Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown The Washington Post
- Pritzker responds to reports Pentagon plans military deployment to Chicago FOX 32 Chicago
- Pritzker slams Trump’s threat to target Chicago next: ‘We don’t play those games’ The Hill
- President Donald Trump says Chicago is likely next target of efforts to crack down on crime after sending National Guard to DC ABC7 Chicago
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