(WND News Center)—President Donald Trump on Monday highlighted another deadly weekend in Chicago, as he wondered “what is wrong” with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson who are opposing any deployment of National Guard troops to stem the violence in the Windy City.
“6 people were murdered in Chicago this weekend, 12 others were shot, and in serious condition,” Trump said on Truth Social.
“This would mean that over the past number of weeks, approximately 50 people were killed, and hundreds were shot, many expected to die.
“Governor Pritzker just stated that he doesn’t want Federal Government HELP! WHY??? What is wrong with this guy, and the 5% in Polls Mayor. I want to help the people of Chicago, not hurt them. Only the Criminals will be hurt!
“We can move fast and stop this madness. The City and State have not been able to do the job. People of Illinois should band together and DEMAND PROTECTION. IT IS ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE!!! ACT NOW, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
He posted another message touting the reduction of crime in the nation’s capital since the Guard was deployed there to assist local law enforcement.
“Washington, D.C. IS A SAFE ZONE IN JUST A MATTER OF WEEKS,” Trump said. “Thank you, President Trump. Who’s Next???”
The president also shared an image revealing crime statistics in D.C., noting carjackings have dropped by 85%, robberies by 42% and violent crime by 24% since Trump began his crime crackdown.
On Saturday, he posted an “Apocalypse Now”-style message, saying: “I love the smell of deportations in the morning …
“Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” Democrats have been reportedly losing their minds after that post.
One reaction to Trump’s posts was an image of both Pritzker and Johnson starring in a spoof of “Dumb and Dumber,” with the message: “They are having blood on their hands for allowing this crime to continue!”
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