WASHINGTON —
President Donald Trump announced during a press conference on Tuesday that the National Guard could be deployed to more cities, including Chicago and Baltimore, as part of his ongoing efforts to combat crime.
Although he did not specify a timeline, Trump said, "We're going in—I didn't say when we're going in." Latest Forecast
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The deployment timing remains unclear, but Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed that the state was informed on Saturday about immigration agents heading to Chicago as soon as this week. Trump also mentioned the possibility of sending the National Guard to Baltimore.
Local leaders, including Gov. Pritzker and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott , have expressed strong opposition to the president's plan