BREAKING: Trump Unleashes 300 National Guard Troops on Chicago Amid Fears of “Violent Riots and Lawlessness”
- President Trump authorises deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to protect federal officers and assets
- Move sparks outrage from Governor JB Pritzker, who calls it “a manufactured performance” and “un-American”
- Troops to be deployed amid reports of “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” in the city
In a dramatic escalation of the federal government’s intervention in US cities, President Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets. The move comes amid reports of “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” in the city, with White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson citing the need to quell the unrest.
In a statement, Jackson said, “President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities. He is committed to protecting the safety and security of all Americans.” However, Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, was quick to condemn the move, calling it “a manufactured performance – not a serious effort to protect public safety.”
According to Pritzker, the Pentagon gave him an ultimatum: call up the National Guard or face federal intervention. “It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will,” Pritzker said in a statement.
The deployment comes as tensions between the federal government and local authorities continue to simmer. In Portland, a federal judge recently blocked the deployment of 200 National Guard troops, citing concerns over state sovereignty. However, the Trump administration has vowed to appeal the ruling.
In Chicago, the situation remains volatile, with reports of violent clashes between protesters and federal agents. The city has seen a surge in unrest in recent weeks, with many Democrats accusing the Trump administration of inflaming tensions with its aggressive deployment of federal troops.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: President Trump is committed to taking a hardline stance on law and order, even if it means deploying military troops to American cities. The question is, what’s next for Chicago?