Trump to send National Guard to Illinois, as he puts pressure on Chicago
Written by stingfm on October 5, 2025
US President Donald Trump authorised 300 National Guard troops for deployment to Illinois, over the objection of state officials, as part of his campaign to use state troops to aid federal officers conducting immigration arrests.
“President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said on Saturday.
The order signals an escalation in the administration’s focus on Chicago, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
“President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said on Saturday.
The order signals an escalation in the administration’s focus on Chicago, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
