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President Trump announced plans to send National Guard troops to Chicago and Baltimore to combat rising crime, regardless of the governors' approval. He stated his intention to deploy troops, although specifics on timing and deployment methods remain unclear. While expressing a preference for collaboration with Illinois Governor Pritzker, Trump asserted the federal government's authority to proceed independently. Conversely, he hinted at potentially reducing the federal presence in Washington D.C., citing improved safety.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.