Trump, Chicago and Pritzker
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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.
The state leader and the president’s verbal sparring have escalated amid Trump’s threat to send troops to Chicago.
Donald Trump and JD Vance criticized JB Pritzker and the city of Chicago during a press briefing today. Here's what they said.
President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to send troops to Chicago amid his crime crackdown, while city officials cited a 33% reduction in homicides under Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Pritzker spoke at a press conference in response to Trump saying that Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts.
In speech, Pritzker says Trump won't improve Chicago's safety by sending in National Guard. Instead, he says the president is 'defunding the police.'
The Illinois governor hit back at the president's threats of deploying National Guard troops to the city in a forceful speech.
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