The president had said on social media that Chicago was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” drawing a fierce rebuke from Democrats.
In a social media post, President Trump said Chicago was “about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Illinois officials condemned the message.
Some mayors and police chiefs said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far.
The president has sent soldiers and federal agents to some cities, and promised to do the same in others, prompting lawsuits and stirring outrage among local leaders.
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, center, alongside Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton during a news conference on reports of federal deployment in Chicago, on Tuesday.
The demonstrations were part of the continuing effort by Trump opponents to try to pressure his administration, even if many events were modest in size.
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago ordered local police officers not to aid the federal crackdown, ramping up the tensions between the White House and state and local officials.
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