CHICAGO — President Donald Trump signaled Friday that Chicago could be the next city to see federal troops amid his push to crack down on crime across the country.
During an Oval Office press conference on Friday, the president met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States.
During the meeting, Trump shifted the focus of the discussion to his recent attempts to crack down on crime in Washington, DC.
In recent weeks, the president deployed National Guard troops in an attempt to crack down on crime, a plan he has since boasted as a major success.
But during Friday's press conference Trump eventually narrowed his sights on Chicago, signaling his willingness to deploy troops in the Windy City.
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