Trump to federalize Illinois National Guard: Pritzker

Oct 5, 2025 - 12:00
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Trump to federalize Illinois National Guard: Pritzker
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Saturday said the Trump administration will federalize the state’s National Guard to aid in law enforcement efforts in Chicago and elsewhere in The Prairie State. “This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and…