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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Trump Threatens to Send National Guard Into Chicago After Violent Weekend | Local Leaders Push Back
Description: President Trump has vowed to "solve Chicago’s crime problem fast" by sending in the National Guard after a violent Labor Day weekend. But Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are refusing to cooperate, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated.Thousands of protesters flooded downtown Chicago, warning federal intervention could escalate tensions. Meanwhile, crime statistics show violent crime in the city is actually on the decline, raising questions about Trump’s narrative.