Trump's alleged efforts to stir up a crisis, as the administration contemplates deploying the National Guard to Chicago, according to Gov. Pritzker.

In a move aimed at cracking down on crime, the Trump administration is considering a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago. However, this plan has been met with strong opposition from local officials.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has labelled the proposed deployment as "unlawful" and "unsustainable." He believes that such a deployment has the potential to inflame tensions between residents and law enforcement. Johnson's concerns are rooted in the progress made in reducing crime in Chicago over the past year, as evidenced by significant decreases in homicides, robberies, and shootings.

Democrat Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Johnson's counterpart in the state government, has accused President Trump of creating chaos to gain political power. She, along with Governor JB Pritzker, is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of the people of Illinois and is prepared to stand against any attempts to create chaos and fear.

Pritzker has stated that there is no emergency in the state, contradicting the Trump administration's claims. He opposes the federalization of the Illinois National Guard and the deployment of troops from other states within their borders.

Reports suggest that hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops have already been deployed to the streets of D.C. as part of the federal takeover of the district. However, no such requests or outreach for federal assistance have been made by the State of Illinois.

Stratton emphasizes her commitment to criminal legal system reform and the progress made under the Pritzker-Stratton administration. She believes that there is no rationale for a federal crackdown on crime in Chicago, other than to distract from Trump's harmful policies.

The request for mobilization of the National Guard for Chicago is being planned and coordinated by the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) following President Donald Trump's directive to strengthen crime control measures in the city. President Trump has mobilized National Guard soldiers and airmen, but it remains to be seen whether this will extend to Chicago.

As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the proposed deployment of the National Guard in Chicago is a contentious issue, with local officials firmly against it and the federal government pushing for its implementation. The future of crime control in Chicago hangs in the balance.