Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to President Donald Trump’s recent press conference, where the president threatened to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago. The president has made similar moves in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

In his statement, Mayor Johnson emphasized his administration’s focus on public safety and highlighted reductions in violent crime during his tenure. "From my first day in office, public safety has been my top priority. In just two years we have made historic progress, driving down homicides by more than 30% and reducing shootings by almost 40% in the last year alone. Last week, we learned that President Trump cut another $158 million in funding for violence prevention programs in cities like Chicago. These cuts are on top of the Trump administration di

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