36 h. ago Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump's Crime Crackdown in Chicago

A showdown looms this week between President Donald Trump and Illinois Democrats after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday demanding the president stand down on his intent to send troops to take on crime and illegal immigration in the Windy City. The post Showdown Looms Between Illinois Democrats and Trump’s Crime Crackdown in Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago Trump Slams Pritzker After Chicago Violence: 'He Better Straighten It Out, FAST — or We’re Coming!'

President Donald Trump on Saturday took aim at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Truth Social, citing Chicago’s violent crime numbers and vowing that federal support could be on the way. The post Trump Slams Pritzker After Chicago Violence: ‘He Better Straighten It Out, FAST — or We’re Coming!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago Trump slams Pritzker on Chicago crime; governor's reported weight loss fuels 2028 speculation

President Donald Trump criticized Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker over Chicago violence and commented on his weight loss as speculation mounts about a possible 2028 run.

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2 d. ago Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to 'Disdain for Working People'

On Friday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Briefing,” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that the Trump administration is focusing on Chicago for immigration enforcement and crime “because there’s clearly a disdain for working people.” And the actions aren’t about crime, but the The post Brandon Johnson: Focusing on Chicago for Law Enforcement Is Due to ‘Disdain for Working People’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago White House slams Pritzker, blue cities as crime fight escalates: 'Decline is a choice'

The White House urged Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to take President Donald Trump up on his offer to send National Guard troops to address crime in Chicago.

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4 d. ago Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Threatens 'Response' If Trump Sends National Guard to Crime

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) is threatening President Donald Trump over possibly sending the National Guard to Chicago as crime grips the city.  The post Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Threatens ‘Response’ If Trump Sends National Guard to Crime-Ridden Chicago appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Chicago restaurant owner slams city leadership over crime: 'We want law and order'

Chicago business owners, who says he has "been a Democrat for so many years" blasted Democratic leaders on handling crime.

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5 d. ago Chicago pastor blasts Democrats for ‘outright lying’ about crime, urges Trump to send National Guard

Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks calls out city leaders for denying the crime crisis and urges President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to curb violence.

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6 d. ago Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime

President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.

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6 d. ago Illinois Democrat leaders blast Trump push to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other state leaders strongly oppose President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime.

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6 d. ago White House accuses Pritzker, Illinois Dems of whining while Chicago crime rages

President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to send troops to Chicago amid his crime crackdown, while city officials cited a 33% reduction in homicides under Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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7 d. ago Chicago’s crime crisis is a national disgrace — Trump must step in now

Chicago violence reaches war zone levels with 40,000 killed over six decades as Trump considers federal intervention despite Governor Pritzker's resistance to help.

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7 d. ago Trump's week shaped by crime agenda, potential guard deployment to Chicago

Widening the federal role in security assistance in Democratic-run cities has sparked pushback from local officials who call it political.

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8 d. ago After Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago, Democrats Push Back

President Trump said he was considering sending troops to cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimore. State and local leaders say they have crime under control.

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9 d. ago Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Slams President Donald Trump for Saying Chicago Crime Crackdown May Be Next

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) criticized President Donald Trump for saying his administration is looking at cracking down on crime in Chicago. The post Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Slams President Donald Trump for Saying Chicago Crime Crackdown May Be Next appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Dem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Deletes X Post Criticizing Trump's Remarks on Chicago Crime

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, on Friday posted and later deleted a message on X questioning President Donald Trump’s remarks about possibly deploying the military to U.S. cities. The post Dem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Deletes X Post Criticizing Trump’s Remarks on Chicago Crime appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard deployment plan 'uncoordinated, uncalled

Chicago mayor opposes Trump's planned National Guard deployment for crime reduction, citing city's recent 30% decrease in homicides and community trust concerns.

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2 w. ago Alec Baldwin Floats Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown Conspiracy Theories: ‘What’s Next? Federalize Chicago, L.A., the NFL, NBA?

Alec Baldwin is afraid. Very, very afraid. The actor is riven with fears for the future of the U.S. in the wake of Donald Trump's successful push to increase federal law enforcement across Washington, DC, embracing the conspiracy theory that the president will use any means to “deflect from his inadequacy” and take control of whatever he can. The post Alec Baldwin Floats Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown Conspiracy Theories: ‘What’s Next? Federalize Chicago, L.A., the NFL, NBA? appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Jussie Smollett calls Chicago PD and Rahm Emanuel 'villains' while denying hate crime hoax

Former Empire star Jussie Smollett criticized the Chicago Police Department and former Mayor Rahm Emanuel over his past hate crime hoax conviction in an interview with Variety on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump's threats they could be next after D.C.

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors of Baltimore, LA, Oakland, Chicago and New York say crime is down.

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