In a series of provocative statements, former President Trump has threatened to unleash significant federal forces on Chicago, referring to his proposed actions as the ‘Department of WAR’ and a potential ‘Chipocalypse Now.’ Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has responded with strong criticism, labeling Trump a ‘wannabe dictator’ and expressing alarm over the prospect of National Guard deployment for immigration enforcement. Local officials and community leaders are preparing for what they describe as an aggressive crackdown, raising safety concerns and condemning the rhetoric as harmful. As Trump’s team reportedly communicates plans to send federal agents, reactions from Illinois officials indicate widespread disapproval and determination to protect the city from what they see as unnecessary militarization.