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Trump again threatens to deploy troops to Chicago, a move Brandon Johnson says would be 'unlawful'

Trump said Chicago could be next to receive federal intervention similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., where nearly ...

Mayor Johnson speaks out after reports suggest National Guard could deploy to Chicago as soon as September

Mayor Brandon Johnson took a strong stance against any proposed military occupation of Chicago on Sunday after new reports ...
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Trump Sets His Sights on Chicago For National Guard Deployment, Mayor Against It

The mayor of Chicago believes his city does not need President Donald Trump’s help in curbing crime. Instead, Chicago Mayor ...

Trump knocks ‘incompetent’ Chicago mayor amid threats to deploy troops to city

President Trump on Monday bashed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) as “incompetent” amid threats from Trump to send National ...

Johnson and Pritzker call Trump's threat to send National Guard to Chicago illegal

"There are many things the federal government could do to help us reduce crime and violence in Chicago, but sending in the ...

‘Stay out of our city': Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target the city

President Donald Trump says Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to address crime, homelessness and illegal ...

US official confirms Pentagon planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Johnson responds

Mayor Brandon Johnson and other Illinois leaders spoke out Sunday as a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News the Pentagon is ...

Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard plan 'most flagrant violation of our Constitution'

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against Trump's National Guard plans for Chicago, citing 30% drop in homicides and concerns ...

Pentagon reportedly planning military deployment in Chicago; Pritzker accuses Trump of "attempting to manufacture a crisis"

Both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have said any effort by the president to send the National Guard to Chicago ...