Trump Sends Troops to Memphis, Skips 'Disaster' Chicago Again
In the latest episode of 'Trump’s Crime Wars: Midwest Edition,' President Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago—a crime "hellhole" he dubbed back in late August—but magically pivoted midweek to Memphis, the city that *really* craves his unsolicited help. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker fired back calling Trump’s plan to use troops as political pawns 'disturbing' and said, 'We don't need or want you here, Donald.' Chicago’s homicide rate is down nearly 30%, shootings down 38%, yet Trump insists on showing off his 'Department of WAR' muscle on social media. Meanwhile, Chicago ramped up 'Operation Midway Blitz' immigration raids, pissing off Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who accuse Trump of cashiering the Constitution to play tough guy. Spoiler: Chicago says no thank you, and Trump’s street-occupation fantasies remain just that—fantasies.
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Trump treats Chicago like that troublesome ex—threatens to send troops, then ghosts the city for Memphis. Meanwhile, Illinois governor’s blocking him harder than a TikTok roast champion. Chicago’s crime’s down but Trump’s drama is up and running.
Trump’s crime-fighting strategy is like a toddler throwing a tantrum: yells 'hellhole' at Chicago but runs off to Memphis before nap time. Governor Pritzker just slammed the toybox shut.
Chicago’s homicide rates drop 30% but Trump’s still obsessed like it’s a reality show finale. Meanwhile, Pritzker is ready to sue like it’s WWE SmackDown, and Chicago’s saying ‘not in my city, buddy.’
Source: Axios | Published: 9/12/2025 | Author: Justin Kaufmann
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