Trump Previews Next Phase of Crackdown on Blue Cities
Briefly

Federal security forces and the National Guard are patrolling Washington, D.C., as residents express frustration with increased federal presence. The president claims falling crime rates in the capital and signals plans to expand federal interventions to other Democratic-led cities. The president specifically named Chicago as the next target, criticized the city's mayor as incompetent, and said residents are asking for federal assistance. He referenced supporters wearing red hats and quoted pleas from African-American women asking him to come. The president has previously threatened federal takeover of New York City and asserted broad White House authority to intervene when necessary.
Chicago's a mess. You have an incompetent mayor, grossly incompetent. And, we'll straighten that one out probably next. That'll be our next one after this,
They're wearing red hats, just like this one," pointing to his signature hat featuring a new slogan "Trump Was Right About Everything.
African-American ladies, beautiful ladies are saying 'Please, President Trump, come to Chicago. Please,'" he said. "So, I think Chicago will be our next and then we'll help with New York.
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