'We are the troops': Inside Chicago's split communities as Trump vows to deploy National Guard

Published: 9/6/2025
'We are the troops': Inside Chicago's split communities as Trump vows to deploy National Guard
President Donald Trump threatens to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago to combat crime, following a spike in violence over Labor Day weekend. Chicago Democrats resist this move, citing a significant drop in homicides over the past two years. Community members express mixed reactions, with some supporting military intervention while others believe funding cuts to crime prevention programs are exacerbating the issue. The debate continues as local organizations work to reduce gun violence through community initiatives like Chicago CRED.