Plans to Deploy the National Guard to Chicago to Combat Crime

• Plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago are already being discussed for several weeks.
• The Mayor of Chicago expressed concern regarding the military presence in the city.
• In Washington, there is also ongoing discussion about deploying guardsmen to support law enforcement.

The administration of President Donald Trump is developing plans for deploying the National Guard to Chicago in the coming weeks. These measures are linked to the expansion of the President's anti-crime program, particularly in areas where there are problems with violence and immigration. According to sources, the deployment of guardsmen may begin as early as November.

During a speech in the Oval Office, Trump noted that Chicago would become the next city to which troops would be deployed, following Los Angeles, where guardsmen were also deployed earlier. In response to these plans, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of military personnel on the situation in the city, emphasizing that the crime situation has improved, including a 30% reduction in homicide rates.

Currently, it is unclear how many troops will be sent to Chicago, as the governor of Illinois has not received requests for additional support from the federal government. Trump also criticized the "criminal emergency situation" in the state of the USA, which allowed him to take control over local police.

Meanwhile, in Washington, where the National Guard deployment is being discussed, local residents express mixed feelings about their presence. Some believe that guardsmen add an extra layer of security, while others see them as undermining the necessary community policing in the city.

Tags: USA/Politics/Crime