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Some Chicago aldermen are stressing the need for a stronger law enforcement presence and federal partnership as the city deals with crime.

President Donald Trump has hinted that there could be a federal surge in the city, which could include National Guard troops and immigration authorities, as Democratic leaders like Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker rail against the possibility. However, others have had a more nuanced take, as they want more support but not to the extent of sending in the guard.

"100% need help, 100% want help. I just don’t wanna see 18, 19-year-old kids on the streets of Chicago with M-16s, I believe that’s a recipe for disaster, so my preference would be money to hire more police," Alderman Ni

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