Trump Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Violent Weekend

By The Epoch Times | Created at 2026-06-22 16:45:15 | Updated at 2026-06-22 18:46:23 2 hours ago
Trump Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Violent Weekend

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House on June 18, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Donald Trump suggested federal government intervention in Chicago following shootings over the past weekend that left around two dozen people injured and several dead.

Trump asked why Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, has not asked for federal assistance.

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