Last week, President Donald Trump rolled out his tough-on-crime plan in Washington, D.C., sending National Guard troops and federal agents to the capital’s streets 🚔…
Now, he’s setting his sights on the Windy City! “Chicago is a mess,” he quipped, warning that if Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn’t “get it together,” the feds might step in to “run it like it’s supposed to be run.”
Trump has even mused about New York and San Francisco as possible next targets. But how would all this work outside D.C.’s unique federal enclave? He hasn’t said. 🤷♂️
Mayor Johnson took the warning seriously but noted there’s been no official word from the White House on sending in law-enforcement or the military. “Uncoordinated, uncalled for, and unsound,” he said, pointing out there are smarter ways to tackle crime.
Data shows violent crime in New York has been on a downward trend for years, and even Washington’s crime rates dipped after a 2023 peak—despite what Trump claims. 📉
Critics argue the president is stretching his powers beyond constitutional limits, touching on the Tenth Amendment that generally keeps local law enforcement decisions at the state or city level. Can the feds really swoop in? That’s still a big question mark.
As this drama unfolds, cities like Chicago could become the latest stage for a high-stakes showdown between federal might and local control. Stay tuned—we’re all watching! 🌎✨
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Trump threatens federal intervention in Chicago, following D.C.
cgtn.com
