Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls Trump ‘wanna be dictator’ as he rails against White House plans to deploy National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has strongly criticized President Trump for his plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, calling him a “wannabe dictator” in a fiery speech delivered in the heart of the Windy City. Pritzker emphasized that the move by the White House to send troops to Chicago represents an unprecedented overreach and a violation of constitutional principles.

The Governor’s comments came in response to reports from the Washington Post indicating that the Trump administration is considering deploying several thousand National Guard troops to Chicago as early as September to address crime in the city. This plan follows similar deployments of armed forces to Los Angeles and Washington DC in recent months.

Despite the lack of official confirmation from the White House, President Trump indicated during a press conference that he was considering sending troops to Chicago. Pritzker condemned Trump’s actions as political intimidation and accused him of trying to militarize cities in an attempt to intimidate political rivals.

The Governor highlighted that crime rates in Chicago have actually decreased across various categories, with a significant 30% decline in homicide rates year over year. He also pointed out that nationally, Republican-led cities and states have higher crime rates compared to Democratic-leaning communities.

Pritzker made it clear that there have been no requests for federal intervention in Chicago, and the news of Trump’s plans came as a surprise to local officials. He labeled Trump as an “arrogant little man” and criticized his motives for deploying troops as an attempt to suppress political opposition.

The situation continues to develop, and updates are expected as the controversy surrounding the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago unfolds. Stay tuned for more information on this breaking story.