Trump Plans Federal Crime Crackdown in Chicago, New York

President Donald Trump announced plans for a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, following a similar operation in Washington, D.C. He criticized Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson as "grossly incompetent" and claimed that residents, including African American women, are urging for federal intervention. Trump stated that Chicago would be the next city targeted and suggested New York City would follow. While Trump praised the impact of the federal takeover of D.C.'s police force and the deployment of National Guard troops, it remains unclear how such measures would be implemented in Chicago due to legal and jurisdictional differences. Despite Trump's claims of widespread support, polling indicates many city residents disapprove of federal troop deployments. Critics also note that violent crime in both Washington, D.C., and Chicago has been trending downward, raising questions about the necessity and motives behind the crackdowns.