Donald Trump lashed out at Chicago’s management and launched “Operation Midway Blitz” as a part of a federal intervention after a violent weekend left six folks lifeless and a dozen others wounded.

On Monday (September 8), President Trump took motion after escalating his rhetoric round crime and immigration enforcement in Democratic-led cities.

“6 people were murdered in Chicago this weekend, 12 others were shot, and in serious condition. This would mean that over the past number of weeks, approximately 50 people were killed, and hundreds were shot, many expected to die,” President Trump posted on Truth Social.

The former president criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of failing to guard residents. He claimed he desires to assist town, however made it clear who he believes ought to endure.

“Governor Pritzker just stated that he doesn’t want Federal Government HELP! WHY??? What is wrong with this guy, and the 5% in Polls Mayor. I want to help the people of Chicago, not hurt them. Only the Criminals will be hurt! We can move fast and stop this madness. The City and State have not been able to do the job. People of Illinois should band together and DEMAND PROTECTION. IT IS ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE!!! ACT NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT,” Trump wrote.

The put up got here as Chicago braces for the inflow of federal brokers and troops. Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, instructed CNN that cities with sanctuary insurance policies ought to anticipate enforcement quickly.

“You can expect action in most sanctuary cities across the country,” Homan stated. “President Trump prioritized sanctuary cities because sanctuary cities knowingly release illegal alien public safety threats to the streets every day.”

Over the weekend, neighborhood organizers in Chicago distributed flyers to tell residents of their rights within the occasion of immigration raids. Several public occasions had been canceled as nervousness grew over a possible federal operation.

Trump stoked that rigidity additional by posting a photograph of himself with town skyline behind him, captioned: “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.”

Gov. Pritzker didn’t maintain again in his response. “This is not normal. Donald Trump isn’t a strongman, he’s a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator,” he posted on X.

Trump beforehand deployed the National Guard to Washington in August and later declared town a “CRIME FREE ZONE.”

Now, he’s turning his consideration to different main cities like Chicago, New Orleans and Baltimore.

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