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Retired Generals Warn Against Militarizing Chicago, Blame Trump

10/17/2025

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Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) convened retired military leaders to discuss the alleged militarization of Chicago and blamed President Donald Trump for the situation.
Retired military officials warned that deploying National Guard members in urban areas undermines their purpose and echoes authoritarianism.
Major General William Enyart (ret.) condemned overreach and urged against using National Guard members as political tools.
The discussions followed a federal judge's temporary block on deploying Guard members in Chicago.

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Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) convened retired military leaders to discuss the alleged militarization of Chicago and blamed President Donald Trump for the situation.
Retired military officials warned that deploying National Guard members in urban areas undermines their purpose and echoes authoritarianism.
Major General William Enyart (ret.) condemned overreach and urged against using National Guard members as political tools.
The discussions followed a federal judge's temporary block on deploying Guard members in Chicago.