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1,369 Arrests in DC: Trump Plans Chicago Operation

8/31/2025

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Bondi's Crime Crackdown

US Attorney General Pam Bondi reported 1,369 arrests and 140 illegal guns seized in Washington, DC, since August 12, 2025.
President Trump stated that crime rates, including carjacking, have significantly decreased in DC.
Trump intends to launch a similar operation in Chicago, requesting military support for immigration enforcement.

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Johnson Opposes Immigration Crackdown

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order opposing Trump's immigration crackdown amid rising federal threats.
The order restricts Chicago police from cooperating with federal agents and calls for transparency from federal officers.
Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops as unconstitutional and expensive.
The White House labeled Johnson's actions a "publicity stunt" and urged local leaders to prioritize crime.

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Bondi's Crime Crackdown

US Attorney General Pam Bondi reported 1,369 arrests and 140 illegal guns seized in Washington, DC, since August 12, 2025.
President Trump stated that crime rates, including carjacking, have significantly decreased in DC.
Trump intends to launch a similar operation in Chicago, requesting military support for immigration enforcement.

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