President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with Illinois officials Saturday, posting on Truth Social a stark warning that federal authorities were "coming" while targeting Governor JB Pritzker over Chicago's recent weekend violence.

The threat comes as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson simultaneously signed an executive order directing city agencies to resist federal immigration enforcement operations, setting up a confrontation between local and federal authorities.

Newsweek reached out to Priztker's office via email on Saturday for comment.

Why It Matters

This warning marks the latest in Trump's sustained attacks on Chicago's leadership despite the city's improved crime statistics.

In a Truth Social post earlier this week, Trump wrote: "A really DEADLY weekend in Chicag

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