Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago: Top Democratic US lawmaker | Donald Trump News

Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, have criticized President Trump’s plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, asserting he lacks the authority to do so, as crime rates have declined in the city. Trump has also suggested sending troops to Baltimore, claiming he could address crime despite local leaders reporting reductions in violence.

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