Trump’s Past National Guard Threats to Chicago Resurface in Legal Debates
Trump’s Past National Guard Threats to Chicago Resurface in Legal Debates In a historical context relevant to ongoing legal discussions, former President Trump’s past threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, despite opposition from then-Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, are being revisited. During his presidency, Trump asserted his right to send federalized troops, citing the need to address crime, a stance that was met with strong resistance and legal challenges. The controversy centered on the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits…