National Guard troops may patrol Chicago streets soon. President Trump confirmed the deployment. This is part of his crackdown on crime in Democratic cities. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order. It tells city police not to work with federal agents. The order asks federal agents to wear body cameras and show their faces. Trump sent troops to Los Angeles in June and Washington, DC in August. He says this fights crime. But critics call it undemocratic. They worry it will harm trust between police and communities. Trump may send troops to other cities like Baltimore, Boston, and New York too. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 21:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- National Guard troops may patrol Chicago streets soon
- President Trump confirmed the deployment
- This is part of his crackdown on crime in Democratic cities