Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that Chicago's surge in violent crime necessitates expanded federal law enforcement support and tougher prosecutions. This statement was made on the social media platform X.

"Chicago once again claims violent crime “bragging rights," said Vallas, Former Chief Executive Officer. "Over Labor Day weekend, 54 people were shot and 7 killed—bringing the city's total to 293 murders, 1,116 wounded, 24 children murdered, 112 children wounded, and 50 mass shootings this year. Behind these numbers lies the deeper tragedy: the West, South, and Southeast sides bear the brunt. What Chicago truly needs is for the White House to expand federal support—deploying the U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals, and DHS to step up arrests and

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