The Pentagon is reportedly planning to deploy the U.S. military in Chicago amid President Trump’s crackdown on crime and immigration, with National Guard mobilization options under consideration. Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have expressed concerns about the necessity and coordination of such a deployment, emphasizing recent declines in crime rates in the city. Critics argue that Trump is politicizing the situation, while supporters claim it is a necessary response to ongoing challenges. The discourse raises questions about federal-state relations and the appropriateness of military involvement in domestic issues, highlighting the divide in political perspectives within the U.S.