Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has pushed back against federal involvement in his city, insisting that no widespread lawlessness exists. He argues that widely circulated videos of anti-ICE riots are several years old and do not reflect current activity in Oregon’s largest metropolis.

President Donald Trump’s threat to send the National Guard to Chicago has provoked a sharp response from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who says the President is “losing it.” Simultaneously, officials in Memphis report the deployment of federal law enforcement following Trump’s televised announcement.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s renewed vow to send the National Guard to Chicago, suggesting the president may be “losing it.” After a month of repeated back-and-forth threats, the governor’s remarks reflect a deepening political rift over federal involvement in local matters.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep spoke with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about President Trump’s threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. Their discussion highlights a developing conversation on federal involvement in local law enforcement decisions.

President Trump is weighing a plan to deploy the National Guard to major cities, including Chicago, New York, and Baltimore. Local leaders insist crime is under control, raising questions about federal overreach and the balance of power.

In the week following the deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., violent crime has reportedly dropped by 22%. President Trump has cited these numbers to declare a victory in the nation’s capital.