Summary
President Trump announced a new National Guard unit ready to assist in maintaining order in cities, but stated he prefers requests from local governors before deploying them. Although Trump considered sending federal troops to Chicago to reduce crime, he has not decided on the action and has not received a formal request from Illinois officials.
Key Facts
- President Trump introduced an executive order for a specialized National Guard unit to help with law enforcement in cities.
- Trump stated the U.S. military is ready to act against crime in cities without a governor's request.
- He mentioned a possible federal crackdown on crime in Chicago but has not committed to this plan.
- Trump prefers to receive requests from local governors before sending in federal troops.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the idea of deploying troops illegal and potentially expensive.
- Johnson emphasized that his office has not been informed about any troop deployment from the White House.
