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Trump renews Guard demand after 7-dead weekend shootings

6/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his demand for a National Guard deployment to Chicago after the weekend shootings.
Chicago police reported at least seven people killed and 38 injured in shootings from Thursday through Sunday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said violence has no place in Chicago and that those responsible will be held accountable.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has not responded to Trump’s request and has previously declined similar offers.

History

Historical Context

During the August 1968 Democratic National Convention, Mayor Richard J. Daley called on the Illinois National Guard, deploying roughly 6,000 troops and assembling a total of about 23,000 police and Guard personnel, which sparked nationwide criticism. President Donald Trump’s recent request to send the Guard to Chicago revives that legacy, prompting Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker to debate state versus federal control.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his demand for a National Guard deployment to Chicago after the weekend shootings.
Chicago police reported at least seven people killed and 38 injured in shootings from Thursday through Sunday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said violence has no place in Chicago and that those responsible will be held accountable.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has not responded to Trump’s request and has previously declined similar offers.

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