Donald Trump lashed out at Chicago’s management and launched “Operation Halfway Blitz” as a part of a federal intervention after a violent weekend left six folks useless and a dozen others wounded.
On Monday (September 8), President Trump took motion after escalating his rhetoric round crime and immigration enforcement in Democratic-led cities.
“6 folks had been murdered in Chicago this weekend, 12 others had been shot, and in critical situation. This is able to imply that over the previous variety of weeks, roughly 50 folks had been killed, and tons of had been shot, many anticipated to die,” President Trump posted on Fact Social.
The previous president criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to guard residents. He claimed he needs to assist town, however made it clear who he believes ought to endure.
“Governor Pritzker simply said that he doesn’t need Federal Authorities HELP! WHY??? What’s unsuitable with this man, and the 5% in Polls Mayor. I need to assist the folks of Chicago, not damage them. Solely the Criminals will likely be damage! We will transfer quick and cease this insanity. The Metropolis and State haven’t been capable of do the job. Individuals of Illinois ought to band collectively and DEMAND PROTECTION. IT IS ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE!!! ACT NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!! Thanks in your consideration to this matter. President DJT,” Trump wrote.
The submit got here as Chicago braces for the inflow of federal brokers and troops. Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, advised CNN that cities with sanctuary insurance policies ought to anticipate enforcement quickly.
“You’ll be able to anticipate motion in most sanctuary cities throughout the nation,” Homan mentioned. “President Trump prioritized sanctuary cities as a result of sanctuary cities knowingly launch unlawful alien public security threats to the streets every single day.”
Over the weekend, neighborhood organizers in Chicago distributed flyers to tell residents of their rights within the occasion of immigration raids. A number of public occasions had been canceled as anxiousness grew over a possible federal operation.
Trump stoked that stress additional by posting a photograph of himself with town skyline behind him, captioned: “Chicago about to search out out why it’s referred to as the Division of WAR.”
Gov. Pritzker didn’t maintain again in his response. “This isn’t regular. Donald Trump isn’t a strongman, he’s a scared man. Illinois gained’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator,” he posted on X.
Trump beforehand deployed the Nationwide Guard to Washington in August and later declared town a “CRIME FREE ZONE.”
Now, he’s turning his consideration to different main cities like Chicago, New Orleans and Baltimore.
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