Governor Pritzker Responds to Potential National Guard Deployment in Chicago

There are indications that former President Donald Trump may be planning to send troops into Chicago, despite the lack of a current crisis or emergency. Governor JB Pritzker has publicly expressed his opposition to this move, emphasizing that he does not support inviting National Guard troops into Illinois under such circumstances.

During a recent event, Pritzker addressed the possibility of military involvement in Chicago, stating:

“I respect the members of the National Guard—most of them are not trained for law enforcement. If called upon to serve here, they are following orders, but they don’t want to be on the streets enforcing law.”

“They signed up for a different role, and they can be court-martialed if they refuse orders. It’s important we honor their service and constraints.”

Pritzker also expressed concern about the sentiment among the Guard and Chicago residents, noting that a significant majority likely oppose the deployment of troops in the city. He described it as “un-American” for the federal government or a president to deploy troops into a U.S. city without a justified emergency, framing it as an invasion rather than a lawful response to crisis.

This stance underscores the divide between federal plans and local opposition, with Pritzker advocating for respecting the autonomy and wishes of Chicago’s residents and their law enforcement agencies.

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