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Illinois Leaders React to Trump's Shocking National Guard Plans for Chicago

TL;DR

Recent reports indicate that President Donald Trump is preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, sparking outrage among Illinois leaders.

  • Governor J.B. Pritzker labeled the move as an 'abuse of power.'
  • Local officials accuse Trump of 'manufacturing a crisis' to justify military presence.
  • The Pentagon reportedly has plans in place to support this deployment amid rising crime concerns.

Here's the full scoop.

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