Pritzker faces criticism from Pirro following deadly weekend in Chicago: "The governor should feel embarrassed," states Pirro
In a recent interview with CBS's Ed O'Keefe, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed concern over the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago, describing it as an "attack on the American people" by the President of the United States. This stance is shared by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, who have criticized the federal plan as a political move and a source of chaos rather than effective crime fighting.
The concern stems from the recent surge in violence in Chicago. Over the Labor Day weekend, at least 58 people were shot, with eight fatalities. These figures have led to calls for increased security, with President Donald Trump suggesting the deployment of the National Guard to help curb violence, as his administration has already done in the nation's capital.
However, the idea is not without controversy. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., voiced similar concerns, calling the Trump administration's crime crackdown "performative political actions." Jeanine Pirro, on the other hand, argues that Democratic leaders are resisting assistance and federal involvement in crime control because it comes from the White House.
Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has been particularly critical of Democratic leaders for opposing the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. and for resisting the possibility of expanding similar efforts to other cities. She singled out Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker after Chicago experienced one of its most violent weekends of the year.
However, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has acknowledged improvements in her city since the National Guard's arrival, including an 87% drop in carjackings over a 20-day span compared with the same period last year. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has also stated that the decrease in carjackings, use of guns, homicide, and robbery since the National Guard's arrival in Washington, D.C., makes neighborhoods feel safer.
Despite these observations, Democratic officials in Illinois strongly oppose federal involvement in addressing Chicago's violence. Pirro criticizes these leaders for being focused on ideology and power rather than addressing crime. She urges them to speak with families of homicide victims and mothers who are unsure if their sons will return home due to gunfire, emphasizing that only President Trump is putting resources, energy, and determination into making crime control efforts successful.
As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether the National Guard will be deployed to Chicago and how it could impact the city's ongoing struggle with violence.
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