Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here is the full text of his remarks.

(WIFR) - Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul will hold a news conference Monday afternoon responding to President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago. State leaders are expected to detail how they plan to push back against Trump’s plan.

Illinois politicians stood united downtown on Monday, saying there is no reason for President Donald Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago to fight crime.