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Trump Targets 'Messy' Cities with Federal Crime Crackdown

8/23/2025

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President Trump intends to expand federal crime crackdowns to New York and Chicago, describing them as "messy" cities.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has deployed armed National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., amid local resistance.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro advocates for maximum charges in D.C. cases, reducing prosecutorial discretion.
Critics, including Baltimore's governor and mayor, claim Trump is politically targeting Black-led cities.

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Story summary

President Trump intends to expand federal crime crackdowns to New York and Chicago, describing them as "messy" cities.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has deployed armed National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., amid local resistance.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro advocates for maximum charges in D.C. cases, reducing prosecutorial discretion.
Critics, including Baltimore's governor and mayor, claim Trump is politically targeting Black-led cities.