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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls President Trump ‘A Joke’ After National Guard Threats

Aug 13, 2025

In a fiery press conference on Monday, August 12, 2025, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sharply criticized President Donald Trump following the president’s remarks threatening to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. The clash comes days after Trump authorized the Guard’s deployment to Washington, D.C., and labeled both Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker “incompetent.” Mayor…
Pentagon Orders 2,000 National Guard Troops Out of L.A. Amid Legal Showdown Over Federal Overreach

Jul 17, 2025

In a stunning turn in the ongoing legal and political battle between California and the Trump administration, the Pentagon has confirmed the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles. The decision effectively cuts the military presence in the region by nearly half, amid mounting criticism and litigation over the legality of the deployment.…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Calls President Trump ‘A Joke’ After National Guard Threats