Trump Criticizes Illinois Governor Amid National Guard Deployment Plans Chicago, Washington

President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, calling him a 'slob' and urging him to 'spend more time in the gym' during remarks in the Oval Office. This verbal exchange follows Trump's announcement that he is considering deploying National Guard troops to Chicago and other Democrat-run cities like New York, citing concerns over crime rates and referencing the success of his crackdown in Washington, D.C. Governor Pritzker responded by challenging Trump's remarks on his fitness and warned the president that any harm to Illinois residents would lead to legal consequences. Trump also criticized other Democratic leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, and defended his approach to handling urban crime, despite pushback from the cities’ officials. U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver accused Trump of targeting cities led by Black mayors, highlighting racial dynamics in his enforcement strategy. The ongoing dispute underscores the broader political tensions regarding crime management and federal intervention in major cities governed by Democrats.