"The Texas National Guard has been in Chicago since Tuesday, despite the staunch opposition of local Democratic authorities, led by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. This marks a new escalation in the confrontation between Democratic-run cities and U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ordered troops deployed to the streets and even spoke of the prospect of using the Insurrection Act. Around 100 Texas soldiers are now stationed in Chicago, and a second contingent of roughly 100 troops is expected to arrive during the day."
"Their arrival comes after Trump threatened on Monday to resort to the 19th-century Insurrection Act if courts ultimately block his effort to mobilize the National Guard wherever he wants. Speaking from the Oval Office where he met Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Trump reiterated his determination to deploy the troops to Chicago despite Pritzker's protests: If the governor can't do the job, we'll do the job, he said."
The Texas National Guard has deployed about 100 soldiers to Chicago, with a second roughly 100-member contingent expected. The deployment proceeded despite opposition from Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker and other local Democratic officials, marking an escalation between Democratic-run cities and President Donald Trump. Trump cited high crime and unrest as justification and threatened to use the 19th-century Insurrection Act to mobilize the National Guard nationwide if courts constrain him. He reiterated the determination to deploy troops from the Oval Office, noting the Insurrection Act was last used in 1992 during major California riots.
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