Trump Brands US Cities ‘War Zones,’ Deploys Troops
The Trump administration has described major US cities as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against the will of local Democratic leaders. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Chicago a "war zone" on Sunday, defending President Trump's decision to send 300 soldiers there. This move was opposed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who accused the administration of wanting to "create the war zone" to justify more military presence. The strategy faced a legal setback when a federal judge blocked a similar deployment to Portland, Oregon. The judge stated the president's determination was "untethered to the facts" and emphasized that the US is "a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law." The deployments are part of a broader anti-crime and immigration crackdown focused on Democrat-run cities, which has sparked protests and legal challenges. A recent poll found that 58% […]
