Pritzker rejects Trump’s call for federal help in Chicago crime crackdown

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump has repeatedly urged Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to request federal military intervention to address a surge in violent crime in Chicago. Trump claimed he could resolve Chicago's crime issues 'FAST and Permanently,' citing a weekend with numerous injuries and fatalities. Governor Pritzker rejected Trump's offer, mocking his past actions and stating he would not listen to his promises. Pritzker instead requested assistance from federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF to combat guns, drugs, and gangs. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also criticized Trump, arguing his policies have defunded agencies and programs that build safer communities. In fullTrump says he can ‘fix’ Chicago crime with DC-style crackdown after weekend of violenceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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