Trump contradicts rumors of a military conflict with Chicago, asserting instead that the U.S. will take measures to improve urban areas by "cleaning them up."

U.S. President pledges no military conflict, instead vowing to "purify" cities. He further stated his appreciation for the scent associated with deportations in the morning.

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2025 September 16 . 2:50 AM

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Trump declares no impending conflict with Chicago, asserting instead the US will take action to... — Trump declares no impending conflict with Chicago, asserting instead the US will take action to "tidy up" its urban areas.

Trump contradicts rumors of a military conflict with Chicago, asserting instead that the U.S. will take measures to improve urban areas by "cleaning them up."

The Washington D.C. National Guard has extended its service until November 30, a move justified due to an emergency caused by high crime rates in the city. The intervention was initially instigated on August 11, when U.S. President Donald Trump assumed control of the city's security for 30 days.

Trump's decision to intervene came despite local police homicide numbers being the lowest in the last three decades. He invoked the emergency under a law allowing intervention in the city's authority.

The President's actions have sparked controversy, with Trump posting an image on Truth Social featuring Chicago skyscrapers, helicopters, and flames, and writing, "I love the smell of deportations in the morning...". This post was met with criticism, with former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan stating that Trump's words were taken out of context.

Homan also hinted that National Guard troops could be sent to Chicago this week, potentially marking the first deployment outside of Washington D.C. The President plans to expand militarization to cities governed by Democrats, such as Chicago, New Orleans, or Baltimore.

Reports suggest that the National Guard is being sent to the state of Illinois, where Chicago is located. This deployment has been met with resistance from the mayors and governors of these cities, who have rejected the expansion of militarization.

In response to the President's actions, a new legal action by the city against the Trump administration was filed over the military deployment that began in August. Trump has denied a war with Chicago, clarifying that he was referring to the government going to war with criminal cartels, illegal immigrants, and threats to public safety.

Despite the ongoing controversy, the National Guard service in Washington D.C. has been extended until November 30, raising questions about the future of militarization in American cities.