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Governor Pritzker Slams Trump's Military Training Proposal in Chicago

10/2/2025

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Summary

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned Trump's suggestion that Chicago be used as military training grounds.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Rep. Eric Swalwell urged invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump's remarks dangerous.
The Pentagon confirmed a request for military assistance in Illinois, a move criticized by civil rights groups citing the Posse Comitatus Act.

History

Historical Context

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 was enacted to restrict military involvement in domestic law enforcement, a response to abuses during the Reconstruction era. Governor JB Pritzker's recent criticism of Trump's military training proposal in Chicago revives concerns about civil liberties and federal overreach, reflecting ongoing tensions between national security and civil rights in contemporary America.

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Story summary

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned Trump's suggestion that Chicago be used as military training grounds.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Rep. Eric Swalwell urged invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump's remarks dangerous.
The Pentagon confirmed a request for military assistance in Illinois, a move criticized by civil rights groups citing the Posse Comitatus Act.

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