"It's disturbing that the President is hellbent on sending troops onto America's streets,"
"Using those who serve in uniform as political props is insulting. None of this is normal."
"he wants to occupy our city and break our Constitution."
"We don't need or want you here, Donald,"
The President threatened to deploy National Guard and federal forces to Chicago and referenced a "Department of WAR" line on social media. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned plans to send troops onto American streets, called using uniformed service members political props, questioned presidential authority, and threatened legal action. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warned that the President sought to occupy the city and undermine the Constitution. Chicago police data show about a 30% reduction in homicides and a 38% reduction in shootings year-over-year. The Department of Homeland Security launched "Operation Midway Blitz," increasing ICE raids, which local leaders oppose under state and city law.
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