Trump Calls for Arrest of Chicago Leaders Amid Military Deployment Plans

In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the imprisonment of Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, citing their alleged failure to protect federal immigration officers. This announcement comes as the Trump administration gears up to deploy military troops to Chicago, despite fierce opposition from local Democratic leaders.

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing prosecution, marking a significant escalation in Trump's political battles. Meanwhile, hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers are stationed near Chicago, a deployment Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson have vehemently opposed. However, a federal judge recently allowed the deployment to proceed.

Critics question the necessity of deploying troops to American cities, pointing to declining crime rates and localized opposition to Trump's policies. The situation remains tense as the legality and implications of such deployments continue to be hotly debated across the political spectrum.

(With inputs from agencies.)