Democratic Rep: Trump Unwelcome in Chicago, National Guard Too
President Trump’s threats to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-run cities like Chicago are facing significant pushback. Representative Jesús (Chuy) García of Illinois denounces the plan as a “charade” and a waste of time, emphasizing that Chicago has seen decreases in serious crimes despite the president’s characterization. García views the move as politically motivated, aimed at creating a distraction and creating a show of force, as well as being unpopular. Illinois officials are considering all options, including legal challenges and peaceful demonstrations, to prevent the mobilization of the National Guard.
John Q. Hosedrinker