Using the sharpest criticism yet from city officials, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday she was "revolted" by the idea of militarizing New York City streets with federal troops, rejecting the kind of National Guard deployment President Donald Trump has already implemented in Washington, D.C. and threatened for Chicago.

Speaking at a Citizens Budget Commission breakfast forum, Tisch said the presence of the Guard would create chaos and confusion.

"I am revolted by the idea of the militarization of our streets," she said. "We've got this, we don't need or want the federal government's help here in that way."

Trump has already sent National Guard troops to D.C. and Los Angeles and has repeatedly said Chicago needs federal help with policing. He escalated his rhetoric over the wee

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