Kuwait city: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has openly rejected US President Donald Trump's plan to send the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violence and crime, a move similar to what was implemented in Washington D.C. last week.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Pritzker expressed his disapproval through his official account on the X platform. He emphasized that the residents of Chicago are more in need of affordable food and medical aid for low-income families than the presence of the National Guard. He further stated that deploying the National Guard unlawfully could exacerbate tensions between residents and law enforcement, undermining the crucial trust needed to foster safer communities.
Trump announced his intentions on Friday, stating his plan to send the National Guard to Chicago as part of a broader strategy to control violence in various US cities. He criticized the city's leadership, describing the situation in Chicago as a mess and labeling the mayor as grossly incompetent. Trump declared his intention to address these issues, indicating that Chicago would be a focal point in his efforts to restore order.