According to President Donald Trump, Chicago will be the next city on his list to prioritize crime reduction.
Danielle Carter-Walters used her public remarks at a Chicago City Council meeting in December, following Trump’s election to a second non-consecutive term, to demand that the Trump administration visit Chicago and set an example for local leaders.
Come here first, please, because we’re going to assist you. stated Carter-Walters.
Trump stated on Friday that he is cleaning up Washington, D.C., and that he will next deal with crime in Chicago.
From the Oval Office, Trump declared that Chicago was a catastrophe. The mayor you have is incredibly incompetent. And we will correct that one. Most likely next. After this, that will be our next one. It won’t even be difficult. Mr. Vice President, the people of Chicago are yelling for us to arrive now in our red hats.
According to the president, he has not spoken with Mayor Brandon Johnson or any local leaders.
He is incredibly incompetent; I haven’t spoken to him. Trump stated, “I haven’t spoken to them.” You know, we’ll go in and fix Chicago the way we fixed D.C. when we’re ready. Chicago is a highly hazardous place. I built a great place. Fantastic thing. I believe that my building is the most exquisite in all of Chicago. However, I detest what has happened to Chicago.
In a statement, Johnson claimed that Trump’s strategy is wrong, uncalled for, and disorganized, and that it will exacerbate tensions between locals and police officials.
Earlier Friday, Governor J.B. Pritzker responded that the Trump administration is scheming against political rivals when asked about other potential federal enforcement actions.
At a separate event on Friday, Pritzker stated, “I’m not daring them to do anything, I’m just saying they don’t have a right.” State and federal laws are two different things, and they have no right to do the things they are threatening to do.
Over the last four years, the city has seen a 50% decrease in murder, but a 40% increase in burglaries, felony theft, misdemeanor theft, and motor vehicle theft.
