Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC

Chicago could receive similar treatment from the federal government as Washington, the president says.
Trump Announces Federal Crime Crackdown Will Target Chicago Next After DC
President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, on Aug. 13, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago will be the next major U.S. city to face a crackdown on crime after deploying federal law enforcement officials and the National Guard to Washington.

“After we do this, we’ll go to another location, and we’ll make it safe also,” Trump told reporters inside the Oval Office, referring to his efforts in Washington to crack down on crime.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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