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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Farrell

Trump takes aim at Chicago leaders after deadly weekend leaves city shaken

A wave of shootings in Chicago that left at least seven people dead and 38 others injured over the weekend prompted President Donald Trump to again call for military intervention in the city, escalating his criticism of local leadership.

“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!!” Trump wrote Sunday in a post on Truth Social.

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