After Weeks of Threats, Trump Sends Federalized Troops To Downtown Chicago [View all]
Source: MEDIAite
Sep 28th, 2025, 7:11 pm
President Donald Trump has started sending federalized troops to Chicago on Sunday after threatening to do so for weeks.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) — soon after clips of troops and immigration agents patrolling The Windy City started circulating on X on Sunday — posted that he was aware of the development.
“I am closely monitoring the confirmed reports of federal agents on Michigan Ave.,” Johnson said. “While Chicagoans and visitors are enjoying another gorgeous Sunday, they are being intimidated and threatened by masked federal agents flaunting automatic weapons for no apparent reason.”
Johnson added, “This is another brazen provocation from the Trump administration that does nothing to make our city safer.”
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I am closely monitoring the confirmed reports of federal agents on Michigan Ave. While Chicagoans and visitors are enjoying another gorgeous Sunday, they are being intimidated and threatened by masked federal agents flaunting automatic weapons for no apparent reason. This is another brazen provocation from the Trump administration that does nothing to make our city safer. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON Protecting Chicago Chicago.gov/Protect
4:29 PM · Sep 28, 2025
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The Trump Administration's DHS officers appear to be carrying large weapons around downtown Chicago in camouflage and masks.
This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidation, instilling fear in our communities and hurting our businesses.
4:31 PM · Sep 28, 2025
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