Summary
President Trump stated he does not plan to "go to war" with cities like Chicago but aims to send National Guard troops to help reduce crime and assist with deportations. He previously suggested using troops for these purposes, which sparked protests and opposition from local leaders in Chicago and other cities. Critics argue this move violates legal norms governing military use within the U.S.
Key Facts
- President Trump said he wants to "clean up" cities using National Guard troops rather than go to war.
- Demonstrators in Chicago protested against Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard.
- Trump's online post referenced the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, causing controversy.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized Trump's statements.
- Trump claims Chicago needs federal help despite the city's decreasing crime rates.
- National Guard troops may also assist in deportation operations.
- A federal judge recently ruled that Trump's earlier use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal.
- Trump has also threatened to send troops to other cities like Baltimore and New Orleans, which are also seeing crime decreases.
