Trump cited Chicago crime rate as justification for Guard deployment. Mayor Brandon Johnson stated violent crime in Chicago was actually at a low point when Trump ordered the deployment.
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Mayor Johnson argued violent crime was at a low point in Chicago contradicting Trump claims of lawlessness. Court documents noted crime rates including violent crime and murder had seen declines. Trum...
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