Trump redoubles call for National Guard deployment to Chicago after deadly shooting

Published November 22, 2025 5:09pm ET



President Donald Trump amplified his call for a National Guard deployment to Chicago in order to combat crime in the city, claiming “The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!”

“Massive crime and rioting in the Chicago Loop area. Multiple Police Officers attacked and badly injured. 300 people rioting, 6 victims shot, one critical and one DEAD. In the meantime, Governor Pritzker and the Low IQ Mayor of Chicago are refusing Federal Government help for a situation that could be quickly remedied. The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!” he posted on Truth Social on Saturday.

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