Trump says he will order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore despite local opposition 7 mins ago President Donald Trump says he plans to direct federal law enforcement intervention in Chicago and Baltimore. Local officials in both cities oppose such moves. On Tuesday, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, "We're going in," but did not specify when. He has already sent National Guard troops into Washington and federalized D.C.'s police force. Trump has mentioned plans for similar actions in other cities, especially those led by Democratic officials. He expressed a desire for Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to request troops, though Pritzker opposes the idea. Trump insists he has an obligation to protect the country.

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