Chicago Dems’ National Guard pushback: Letters – Latest News
The Issue: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s resistance to the National Guard deploying in Chicago.
Chicago, a metropolis that has a third of the population New York City does, had 54 shootings over Labor Day weekend (“Chi-town hell,” Sept. 2).
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have each made clear their intent to sue the Trump administration if the National Guard is deployed to their metropolis to revive order.
Their intentions are solely to guard the unlawful occupation of Chicago. They concern that the presence of the National Guard would in some way be an ICE operation.
Bo Madden
Jupiter, Fla.
Gov. Pritzker acknowledged he “will not stand idly by” if the National Guard is shipped to Chicago.
In different phrases, the governor would moderately have criminals harming Chicagoans than admit help is needed.
Eileen Corr
Brewster, Mass.
I simply don’t get why these Democrats are combating President Trump on crime points. Are they in favor of more crime?
If Democrats had been sensible — which I do know is asking a lot — they might let Trump attempt to repair the problems. If he fails, then they’ve ammunition, and if he succeeds, even higher.
Dems have fought Trump on every little thing, and don’t have anything to show for it. It’s time they acquired back to defending their residents, and acquired off Trump’s back.
Charlie Honadel
Venice, Fla.
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The solely people who could be intimidated by ICE and the National Guard are unlawful aliens and different criminals.
When Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — two presumptive 2028 Democratic presidential candidates — are all however admitting their electoral prospects are tied on to immigrants and criminals voting in our elections, you realize that sanity is totally misplaced.
It’s time for Democrats to search out new leaders who American residents will vote for, as a substitute of attempting to import the hordes of the Third World to turn out to be everlasting Democrats and lifelong welfare recipients.
Nick McNulty
Windham, NH
President Trump has been making great strides to cut back violent crime in America. All politicians ought to give a thousand cheers to this — but many don’t.
Why can we allow a lot criminality, lawlessness and violence to be so commonplace in America?
Come on, lawmakers; put your large pants on, then collaborate. No more pampering criminals.
Jack Ridolph
The Villages, Fla.
The Issue: President Trump revoking former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service element.
President Trump really mustn’t cancel Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris or some other one who heretofore has warranted it (“Don cuts off Kam’s security detail,” Aug. 30).
There are people who’ve displeased the president, however are nonetheless susceptible to hurt —and may one of them turn out to be a sufferer, it might mirror badly on Trump.
He should keep in mind that he’s the “peace president” who desires to guard all Americans from crime.
Gracie Desiato
Mt. Kisco
One wonders what goes on within the thoughts of a particular person like Trump when he withdraws former President Joe Biden’s extension of safety for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump should be absolutely conscious of the hazard he’s inflicting upon Harris, granted our extraordinary and dismal document of gun violence and the enthusiastic loyalty of his MAGA followers, who don’t appear succesful of any ethical judgment.
In impact, Trump is throwing her to the wolves for disposal.
Nicholas Molinari
Brick, NJ
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