White House fires back at Illinois Democrats over potential Chicago troop threat

The White House Fires Back at Illinois Democrats Over Trump’s Threat to Deploy Troops to Chicago

The White House responded to criticism from Illinois Democrats regarding President Donald Trump’s proposal to send U.S. troops to Chicago.

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated, “If these Democrats focused more on addressing crime in their cities instead of criticizing President Trump on cable news, their residents would be safer.”

During a Cabinet meeting, Trump confirmed his willingness to intervene in Chicago, stating that Governor JB Pritzker refuses to acknowledge the city’s significant issues.

Illinois Democrats, including Pritzker, Senators Durbin and Duckworth, Mayor Johnson, and Attorney General Raoul, denounced Trump as a “wannabe dictator” for considering deploying the U.S. National Guard to Chicago.

Trump’s Controversial Crime Agenda

Pritzker condemned Trump’s potential deployment of the military in Chicago, calling it an “unprecedented and un-American” power grab.

The White House defended its stance by sharing data on Chicago’s crime rates, highlighting the city’s high murder statistics and illegal gun recoveries.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson respond to the White House’s troop deployment considerations. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images)

The City of Chicago disputed the claims, citing a significant reduction in homicides and shootings under Mayor Johnson’s leadership.

Trump also implemented a crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., deploying National Guard troops to enhance safety in the capital city.

National Guard troops stationed outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Lamarque/Photo/Reuters)

Trump expressed confidence that his measures would make Washington, D.C., one of the safest places in the nation.

He also hinted at the possibility of deploying troops to other cities like Baltimore, facing criticism from Democratic Governor Wes Moore.