President Trump reiterated his desire to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to combat crime, despite Governor JB Pritzker's opposition. Trump claims Chicago needs federal assistance due to high crime rates, while Pritzker accuses Trump of using fear tactics and ignoring opportunities for collaboration. The White House hasn't responded to queries about unauthorized deployment, but the Department of Homeland Security announced an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago. Trump cites previous deployments in other cities as successes, a claim disputed by critics and a federal judge who ruled such actions illegal. Pritzker's office confirmed no official communication from the Trump administration regarding troop deployment.

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