Trump Vows to End Crime in Chicago, Threatens Troop Deployment
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to swiftly curb crime in Chicago, branding the city the “most dangerous in the world” and hinting at sending federal troops to restore order. In a post on his Truth Social platform Tuesday, Trump declared: “I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago is the worst and most dangerous city in the world, by far.” The president cited statistics claiming 54 people were shot in Chicago over the holiday weekend, including eight deaths, with similar figures recorded in previous weeks. He added that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, “needs help badly, he just doesn’t know it yet.” Trump followed up with a provocative all-caps message: “CHICAGO IS THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!” The remarks come amid escalating tensions between Trump and Democratic leaders over his use […]