The Brief

Trump vows action: President Trump said he’ll send the National Guard to Chicago but gave no timeline.

Clash with Illinois: He blasted Gov. Pritzker and city officials for rejecting federal help after a violent holiday weekend.

Wider attack: Trump called Chicago and other Democratic-led cities "hellholes" and insisted he has authority to intervene.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline.

In response, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and other leaders vowed to push back against the White House.

What we know:

Trump, speaking at a press conference, criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for rejecting federal intervention and pointed

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