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Pedro Camacho

Governor Pritzker Claps Back at Trump's Offer to Stop Crime in Chicago by Highlighting GOP-Led States With Higher Homicide Rates

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of blindsiding the state with the lawsuit, which challenges Illinois’ sanctuary laws that prevent local police from assisting federal immigration raids. (Credit: Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker rejected once again President Donald Trump's suggestion that federal troops are needed to address crime in Chicago, responding directly to a Truth Social post in which Trump accused him of refusing to seek help despite high levels of violence.

"Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend. 20 people were shot. But he doesn't want to ask me for help," Trump wrote on Wednesday. "The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren't capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!!"

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