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News in English (USA) / 23.08.2025 / 06:00

Trump Signals Federal Crime Crackdown in Chicago and Other Major Cities

President Trump has indicated that Chicago may be the next city to face a federal crime crackdown, following recent efforts in Washington, D.C. He has mentioned the possibility of deploying the National Guard to Chicago and New York, highlighting concerns over rising crime rates. Chicago Mayor Johnson responded with grave concerns, calling the potential deployment ‘uncalled-for’ and a power grab. Local leaders in Illinois opposed the federal intervention, labeling it as illegal. Trump also included San Francisco in his plans, suggesting a broader military approach to tackle crime in Democrat-led cities. Amid these discussions, Trump claimed that there is a demand from certain communities for a stronger enforcement presence. The situation continues to develop as reactions from local officials and community leaders pour in.
Axios, ABC7 Chicago, CNN, NBC 5 Chicago, Reuters, Politico, Fox News, San Francisco Chronicle, Al Jazeera, PBS