Illinois Gov. Discusses President Trump's Plans To Deploy National Guard Troops In Chicago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 25: Flanked by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (R), Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference with other Illinois politicians and community leaders to address President Donald Trump's plan to send National Guard troops into Chicago on August 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Besides Chicago, the president on Friday said he planned to target Baltimore and New York as well for his next federal crackdown on crime following days of federal agents working the streets of Washington with DC Metro Police. Trump today appeared to back off from those threats in remarks to reporters. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)