26 Aug 2025, 21:48
Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in major U.S. cities
- Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago and Baltimore.
- Democrats are trying to show that they handle public safety better.
- Trump is exploiting the situation for political gain on the supermajority.
Washington (AP) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker during a boat tour on the Chicago River spoke out against a possible visit by Donald Trump to the city, stating: "Mr. President, you are not welcome here." Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and Baltimore, which sparked outrage among Democrats.
This move by Trump may be seen as an attempt to strengthen presidential authority, especially since he raises the issue of states' rights and local self-governance. Trump is using this situation to position Democrats as weak on public safety issues.
Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasize that the situation with racism in the city is improving, and they plan to prohibit the deployment of Trump's administration. They believe that Trump seeks to undermine their political positions.
Amid a decrease in racism levels in the region, including Chicago, Democrats are likely to be cautious, as Trump has support among voters in issues of crime. Recent polls indicate that many voters believe that Republicans handle crime problems better.
Democrats are trying to change the discussion about public safety, emphasizing the importance of local control and prohibiting harsh measures. They point to a decrease in crime and advocate for the shortening of federal funding, which was imposed by Trump's administration.
Trump also criticized cities run by Democrats and did not mention those where Republican governors, although their crime rates may be high.
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