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Trump warns Pritzker over Chicago crime: ‘He better straighten it out, FAST’

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

President Trump doubled down on his warnings to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Saturday to get Chicago crime under control or possibly be subjected to a federal law enforcement takeover.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Chicago crime rate compared to other cities as Trump threatens crackdown

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Trump warns Pritzker over Chicago crime: ‘He better straighten it out, FAST’

    Headline from The Hill ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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12 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    Pritzker accuses Trump of ‘abusing his power’ amid reported plan to send troops to Chicago (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accuses President Trump of abusing power over plan to send troops to Chicago, calling it a manufactured crisis.

  2. Fox News

    Chicago’s crime crisis is a national disgrace — Trump must step in now (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Illinois Gov. Pritzker rejects Trump's reported Chicago intervention plans despite city's staggering murder rate.

  3. Newsweek

    Chicago crime rate compared to other cities as Trump threatens crackdown (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Trump's threats are an attempt to "intimidate his political rivals" on Monday.

  4. Newsweek

    JB Pritzker reacts to Donald Trump's "slob" remark (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Gov. Pritzker spoke at a press conference in response to Trump saying that Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts.

  5. The New Republic

    Illinois’ JB Pritzker Rages Against Trump’s Fascist Takeover Plan (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The governor has been a vocal critic of Trump.

  6. Military.com

    Guard Not Needed in Chicago, Pritzker Tells AP During Tour of City to Counter Trump’s Crime Claims (opens Military.com)

    Published

    Military.com's feed description

    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is doubling down on his message to President Donald Trump that the nation’s third-largest city doesn’t need or want military intervention to fight crime.

  7. Newsweek

    Trump slams JB Pritzker over Chicago shootings: 'We're coming!' (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The president issues another federal intervention warning to Chicago, as Mayor Johnson orders city resistance to immigration enforcement.

  8. The Hill

    Trump warns Pritzker over Chicago crime: ‘He better straighten it out, FAST’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump doubled down on his warnings to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Saturday to get Chicago crime under control or possibly be subjected to a federal law enforcement takeover.

  9. Breitbart News

    Trump Slams Pritzker After Chicago Violence: 'He Better Straighten It Out' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Trump took aim at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, citing Chicago’s violent crime numbers and vowing that federal support could be on the way.

  10. RedState

    Gotcha: JB Pritzker Tells on Himself With Response to Trump's Call Out on Chicago Violent Crime (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    JB Pritzker

  11. Washington Examiner

    Trump trashes Pritzker as Chicago crime crackdown looms (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump, pointing to multiple shootings in the Windy City last weekend, trashed Pritzker as "CRAZY" for not wanting assistance in combating crime.

  12. The Guardian

    JB Pritzker calls for resistance to Trump’s Chicago crackdown (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    President is preparing for controversial federal takeover of US city in crusade against immigration ‘sanctuary cities’

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