Chicago Salt Trucks: Misinformation Amidst Trump Threats | JQJO

Social media posts falsely claimed Chicago deployed salt trucks to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. The city clarified the trucks were for a planned protest and the Taste of Chicago, standard practice. Following President Trump's threats against Chicago, involving potential National Guard deployment and mass deportations, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the remarks. While federal arrests were reported, a surge in immigration enforcement hasn't been confirmed, and the White House hasn't directly contacted the governor's office.