Trump Says He Will ‘Immediately Surge Federal Law Enforcement’ to Chicago
President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Justice will “immediately surge federal law enforcement to the city of Chicago.” The announcement comes after a spike in gun violence that left 12 people dead over…
President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Justice will “immediately surge federal Law Enforcement to the city of Chicago.” The announcement comes after a spike in gun violence that left 12 people dead over a single weekend.
Trump told the nation on Wednesday, “The FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S Marshall Service, and Homeland Security will together be sending hundreds of skilled Law Enforcement officers to Chicago to help drive down violent crime.”
He continued, “But we must remember that the job of policing a neighborhood falls on the shoulders of local elected leadership, never forget that. When they abdicate their duty, the results are catastrophic.”
Later in his remarks, Trump said, “Frankly, we have no choice but to get involved,” before introducing Attorney General Bill Barr and acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.
Trump’s decision to move federal agents into the Windy City has already been blasted by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D), who tweeted on Tuesday, “Under no circumstances will I allow