Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ To Chicago As Pritzker Pushes For Money Instead Of Troops
By Jim Talamonti
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has promised to send federal crime-fighting help to Chicago, but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he wants federal dollars instead.
The president answered questions from reporters Tuesday and cited Chicago crime numbers, which included more than 50 people getting shot over the Labor Day weekend. Trump promised to send federal troops to make the city safer.
“Well, we’re going in. I didn’t say when, but we’re going in. Look, I have an obligation. This isn’t a political thing,” Trump said.
Trump discussed Washington, D.C.’s improved public-safety numbers and said the nation’s capital “is now a safe zone” since he deployed federal troops to the city last month.
“Chicago is a hellhole right now,” Trump offered.
Trump said Illinois has a “terrible governor,” but he also said he would be happy to hear from Pritzker.
“I would love the governor of Illinois, I’d be honored to take his call. All he has to do is say, ‘Sir, we need help. It’s out of control,’ and everyone knows it is. He’s not kidding anyone,” Trump said.
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