Trump Suggests Sending National Guard to Chicago Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Illinois Democratic leaders strongly criticized President Donald Trump's suggestion to send National Guard troops to Chicago to combat rising crime rates, likening it to his efforts in other cities and warning of potential harm to the city and its residents. The proposal has sparked concerns among local officials and community groups who fear that military deployment would be counterproductive and exacerbate social tensions. Several top Democratic lawmakers, including Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot, have denounced the idea as unnecessary and divisive.