Recent reports indicate President Donald Trump considers deploying federal troops and National Guard units to major US cities, including Chicago and Baltimore, citing crime concerns.
legal and Political Opposition to Federal Troops in Chicago
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries firmly stated that Trump has no constitutional authority to deploy federal forces into Chicago, emphasizing that policing powers are reserved for the states.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker swiftly rejected these plans, accusing Trump of manufacturing a crisis to manipulate public perception and distract from political issues.
Trump's recent statements on social media revealed intentions to send troops to Baltimore as well, claiming they could
clean up the Crime,
despite official data showing crime rates have decreased there.
Concerns Over Federal Overreach and Public Safety
Critics argue that deploying troops could escalate tensions and undermine local control over policing. The Pentagon has reportedly been preparing for potential troop deployment in Chicago for weeks, raising fears of federal overreach into city affairs.
