Donald Trump Plans Military Deployment In Chicago Illinois To Crackdown On Crime

The Trump administration has been planning for weeks to send National Guard troops to Chicago as part of a broader strategy to combat crime and tighten immigration enforcement in major U.S. cities, officials told CNN. Details on troop numbers or timing remain unclear. On Friday, Trump hinted, “I think Chicago will be our next, and then we’ll help with New York.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the White House has not contacted his office and called the idea “uncalled for” and “unlawful.” He added, “Sending in the military is not how to address crime.” The White House referred questions to Trump’s previous comments.

The plan highlights Trump’s controversial use of military resources for domestic law enforcement and immigration actions. Unlike Washington, D.C., where Trump holds broader authority, deploying troops in Chicago poses legal challenges. Sources say the strategy could mirror the June deployment of 4,700 troops to Los Angeles during immigration protests under Title 10, which places Guard units under presidential control. California challenged that move in court, but Trump called it a success.

Experts note using the Guard for immigration enforcement and crime crackdowns on this scale is unprecedented. Internal talks include pulling troops from Republican-led states and targeting sanctuary cities. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently warned such jurisdictions could be primary targets, prompting backlash from Democratic leaders. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.”

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