Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference at River Point Park, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Residents, leaders and anti-violence advocates say federal troops would undo years of progress as crime in Chicago hits historic lows. President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest…
