Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as national guard arrives in city

nation • 10/8/2025

President accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of failing to protect Ice officers as troops deploy to Chicago

Donald Trump on Wednesday called for the imprisonment of Brandon Johnson, Chicago’s mayor, and JB Pritzker, the Illinois governor, accusing them of failing to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers. “Chicago Mayor should be in ... [4181 chars]