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Johnson Slams Trump’s National Guard Plan as War on Poor
10/10/2025
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Story summary
- Brandon Johnson criticized President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops as a war on poor people.
- Democrats say the move is unlawful and undermines local authority.
- Johnson cited a 28% decline in Chicago homicides in 2025 vs the previous year.
- President Donald Trump says deployment is needed to reduce crime and may invoke the Insurrection Act.
