Summary
The Trump administration plans to send 300 members of the Illinois National Guard for federal duties. Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois reported receiving a notice from the Pentagon but did not know the specific details of the deployment. Pritzker expressed concern over the federal deployment, calling it illegal and un-American.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
- Governor JB Pritzker reported receiving this information from the Pentagon.
- The exact timing and location for the troop deployment were not specified.
- President Trump has indicated a desire to send troops to Chicago.
- Pritzker criticized the federal decision as illegal and un-American.
- Official responses from the White House and Pentagon were unavailable.
- Similar federal troop deployments have taken place in other U.S. cities, like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
- Tennessee National Guard troops are also expected to assist police in Memphis.
