John Cusack is accusing President Donald Trump of trying to turn Chicago into a “fascist hub” after he deployed National Guard troops to the major city under the guise of combating crime and strengthening immigration efforts.
Speaking with CNN Saturday during the “No Kings” protests in Chicago, Cusack, an Illinois native, dragged Trump, telling the political leader to “go to hell” before railing against his hardline immigration policies.
“What’s interesting is that he doesn’t understand that all the labor rights around the world came from this town, this place,” Cusack said. “So if he thinks this place is going to be a fascist hub – no chance.”
Since taking office for a second term, Trump has deployed the National Guard to multiple Democratic-led cities, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Memphis, Portland and most recently, Chicago.
The actor said it’s “upsetting” to see the right wing “devolve” into “sort of a fascist authoritarian.”
