Governor JB Pritzker to speak Monday on President Donald Trump's plans for possible Chicago National Guard deployment
Share this @internewscast.com

CHICAGO (WLS) — There is growing resistance to President Donald Trump’s possible plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago.

Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois’ Attorney General Kwame Raoul will hold a news conference Monday to speak out against any deployment.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

ABC News confirmed that planning is underway, but no official decision has been made.

Mayor Brandon Johnson mentions he has not received any communication from the White House, despite several reports suggesting that the Trump administration has been preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago for weeks.

A spokesperson from the Pentagon stated, “We will not make predictions about potential operations. The Department is an organization focused on planning and works continuously with other agency partners to develop strategies for protecting federal assets and personnel.”

The conservative group “Chicago Flips Red” expressed that even though CPD data indicates a decrease in crime, many citizens still feel unsafe and are in favor of the National Guard’s presence.

Zoe Leigh from Chicago Flips Red stated, “There’s an overwhelming amount of crime, and implementing some form of law and order is necessary. If this administration, including Mayor Johnson’s, can’t address the issue, then we do need the National Guard.”

RELATED: US official confirms Pentagon planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Johnson responds

“Brave men and women who signed up to serve our country did not sign up to occupy American cities,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Despite threats of military intervention, the White House does not have the same authority over cities beyond Washington, D.C.

When the president calls troops up without the governor’s permission, the guard is limited to protecting federal buildings and personnel.

Governor JB Pritzker released a statement saying, “Donald Trump is trying to create a crisis, politicize the dedicated Americans in uniform, and continue misusing his authority to divert attention from the hardship he is imposing on working families.”

Mayor Johnson is also vowing legal action if a deployment occurs, but it’s unclear if the courts would block such a move.

Weeks after the National Guard was sent to Los Angeles, a judge has yet to rule on California’s lawsuit.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
J6 Vet Joe Biggs Demands Trump Full Pardon

Veteran Joe Biggs Urges Full Pardon for Trump: A Bold Call for Justice

Proud Boys member and decorated combat veteran Joe Biggs says he and…
What to know about the link between the Brown University and MIT shootings

Understanding the Connection: Brown University and MIT Shootings Unraveled

Authorities suspect the same individual is behind the tragic deaths of two…
Trump: 'Obamacare Was Created to Make Insurance Companies Rich'

Trump Criticizes Obamacare, Claims It Benefited Insurance Giants Over Americans

In a fiery address delivered in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, former President…
Hillside crash: Family speaks after Vietnam veteran Edward Price struck, killed by vehicle near Butterfield, Laverne: EXCLUSIVE

Family of Vietnam Veteran Edward Price Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Tragic Accident Near Butterfield

In an exclusive interview with ABC7, the family of an Army veteran…
Tucker Blasts Pastors Excusing Innocent Deaths at Amfest

Tucker Criticizes Pastors for Justifying Innocent Deaths at Amfest Event

Tucker Carlson’s 2025 Amfest Address Lays Out a Sweeping, Unapologetically Christian Defense…
Ohio U football coach Brian Smith fired over 'serious professional misconduct'

Ohio University Football Coach Brian Smith Dismissed Following Relationship with Student, Records Reveal

In Athens, Ohio, Ohio University has dismissed Brian Smith from his position…
Catholic faith leaders demand access to Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility for Christmas 2025

Catholic Leaders Advocate for Christmas 2025 Access to Broadview ICE Facility, Urging Compassion and Support

A coalition of Catholic leaders is calling for permission to enter the…
On Maduro’s ‘terror island,’ Hezbollah operatives move in as tourists drift out

Hezbollah Presence Grows on Venezuela’s ‘Terror Island’ as Tourism Declines Under Maduro’s Regime

From afar, Margarita Island appears to be the quintessential Caribbean paradise, with…
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson made 7 free throws in loss to Sixers, this is his new routine

Mitchell Robinson’s Free Throw Breakthrough: Knicks Standout Shines Despite Loss to Sixers

Mitchell Robinson had been grappling with the same thought that had crossed…
10-year-old girl, Holocaust survivor among victims of deadly Australia Hanukkah attack

Heartbreaking Hanukkah Attack in Australia: 10-Year-Old Girl and Holocaust Survivor Among Victims

A tragic act of terror unfolded at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s…
Blending art and function from wheel to table

Revolutionizing Design: From Wheels to Dining Tables

PIEDMONT, Calif. — After years of working in the legal field, Erin…
Where can I find the Epstein files? How to access the newly released documents

Unlocking the Epstein Files: A Guide to Accessing the Recently Released Documents

The Justice Department has unveiled a vast collection of documents related to…