The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.

President Trump said he was considering sending troops to cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimore. State and local leaders say they have crime under control.

The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.

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.'

President Trump, who has sent the military into Los Angeles and Washington, has targeted states and cities governed by Democrats.