Trump says he'll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear
- Posted on October 5, 2025
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Trump says he'll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear

President Trump authorized 300 National Guard troops for Chicago, citing "violent riots" and a Border Patrol shooting incident where agents fired on an armed woman. Illinois Gov. Pritzker condemned the move as unnecessary and a "manufactured performance," while similar deployments in Los Angeles and Portland faced legal challenges and temporary blocks.