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Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

September 8, 2025

Chicago crime, National Guard push move to forefront of Trump’s week

President Donald Trump doubles down over the weekend on his plan to deploy National Guard members to U.S. cities to address crime, singles out Chicago.

Trump clashes with reporters after Chicago ‘war’ meme: ‘That’s not war, that’s common sense’

September 7, 2025

Trump clashes with reporters after Chicago ‘war’ meme: ‘That’s not war, that’s common sense’

President Donald Trump posted a provocative "Apocalypse Now" meme about Chicago deportations, sparking outrage from Illinois officials and a tense confrontation with NBC News.

Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone'

September 7, 2025

Democrats slam Trump for 'war' threats targeting US cities: 'Not your war zone'

Democrats across the country are criticizing President Donald Trump for a social media post that appeared to threaten Chicago with deportations and the U.S. military.

Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

September 6, 2025

Chicago mayor calls Trump's federalization threats 'beneath the honor of our nation,' protests planned

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson calls on citizens to protect the city from President Donald Trump after social media post targeting Chicago.

Trump roils Chicago Democrats with 'Apocalypse Now' meme hinting at National Guard deployment

September 6, 2025

Trump roils Chicago Democrats with 'Apocalypse Now' meme hinting at National Guard deployment

President Trump gave possibly the strongest hint yet of deploying federal troops to Chicago by posting a parody meme of himself as a commander at war.

Stephen A. Smith argues that the egos of Dem leaders are keeping them from accepting Trump's help on crime

September 5, 2025

Stephen A. Smith argues that the egos of Dem leaders are keeping them from accepting Trump's help on crime

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith told Fox News that both Democratic and Republican politicians prioritize party loyalty over addressing Chicago's violent crime epidemic.

J.B. Pritzker says he lives 'rent-free' in Trump's head, defends Chicago's crime statistics

September 5, 2025

J.B. Pritzker says he lives 'rent-free' in Trump's head, defends Chicago's crime statistics

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended Chicago's crime statistics as President Donald Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to the city, claiming that he lives "rent-free" in the president's head.

Pritzker urged to avoid playing politics on crime issue by former Obama advisor

September 4, 2025

Pritzker urged to avoid playing politics on crime issue by former Obama advisor

CNN political commentator David Axelrod urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker against playing 2028 politics on the crime issue as he tried to counter President Donald Trump's efforts.

Top Chicago officials demand crime crackdown as mayor fights Trump over looming takeover: '100% need help'

September 4, 2025

Top Chicago officials demand crime crackdown as mayor fights Trump over looming takeover: '100% need help'

Independent and Democratic aldermen in Chicago express mixed views on federal crime intervention as city leaders clash over law enforcement strategies.

Their teenage son was killed in the backyard. Now a Chicago family wants Trump to 'bring on' the troops

September 4, 2025

Their teenage son was killed in the backyard. Now a Chicago family wants Trump to 'bring on' the troops

Natives of Chicago are open to President Donald Trump sending in National Guard troops after losing their son to gun violence and witnessing crime in the Windy City get worse.