Pritzker rejects Trump’s call for federal help in Chicago crime crackdown

WorldPolitics
23 Jun 2026 • 6:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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Pritzker rejects Trump’s call for federal help in Chicago crime crackdown

  • Donald Trump has repeatedly urged Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to request federal military intervention to address a surge in violent crime in Chicago.
  • Trump claimed he could resolve Chicago's crime issues 'FAST and Permanently,' citing a weekend with numerous injuries and fatalities.
  • Governor Pritzker rejected Trump's offer, mocking his past actions and stating he would not listen to his promises.
  • Pritzker instead requested assistance from federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF to combat guns, drugs, and gangs.
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also criticized Trump, arguing his policies have defunded agencies and programs that build safer communities.

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