Megyn Kelly disagrees with Trump's plan to deploy troops to Chicago: 'He can’t do it legally'

WASHINGTON, DC: Megyn Kelly broke her silence on Donald Trump’s proposal to send federal troops to Chicago, calling it unconstitutional.

She argued that the president cannot act without the governor’s consent and urged him to back down, stating her support for Chicago residents doesn’t outweigh her commitment to legal principles.

Megyn Kelly expresses strong rebuke of Trump’s plan to deploy troops to Chicago

Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News primetime host, delivered a strong rebuke of Donald Trump’s plan to deploy federal troops to Chicago without state approval. Speaking to her millions of listeners, Kelly said, "It very clearly is not constitutionally permissible. He cannot do it. So we can’t have Trump going in without the invitation of this governor. I’m sorry, but we can’t have it."

Kelly went on to say she hopes Trump reconsiders the move, noting she doesn’t want to find herself siding with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over the president.

"He does not have the constitutional permission to do it. I really hope he doesn’t do it, because I don’t want a world in which I’m siding with Gov [JB] Pritzker over President Trump. But I will if he does it, because he can’t do it legally," she added.

Expressing sympathy for Chicago residents, Kelly criticized Governor Pritzker for not seeking help, and said, "I’m sorry for the people of Chicago because I wish their governor would be better and ask for help. But I think Trump knows that."

Court rules Trump acted unlawfully by sending troops to LA without Newsom’s approval

Megyn Kelly’s remarks came just after a federal court ruled that Donald Trump acted unlawfully in June when he deployed thousands of troops to Los Angeles without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval. While the decision applies specifically to Trump’s actions in California, legal experts say it could create further obstacles if he attempts similar moves in other Democrat-led cities.

Despite the ruling, Trump doubled down. On August 11, he announced he was taking control of the DC Metropolitan Police Department and deploying the National Guard to combat crime and address homelessness in the city. Since then, he has praised rising arrest numbers in Washington, DC, and vowed to expand the effort to cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and New York.

“The people of Chicago... are screaming for us to come. They're wearing red hats, just like this one,” Trump said on August 22, referencing his latest merchandise, a red cap reading “Trump Was Right About Everything.”

He added, “African-American ladies, beautiful ladies, are saying, 'Please President Trump, come to Chicago, please.’ I did great with the Black vote, as you know. They want something to happen... So I think Chicago will be our next, then we're gonna help with New York.”

Although Trump acknowledged on Tuesday, September 2, that no official plan is in place to send troops to Chicago, he remained defiant. “Well, we’re going,” he told reporters. “I didn’t say when. We’re going in."

Megyn Kelly's take on Trump’s crime crackdown plan sparks debate

Megyn Kelly’s comments on Donald Trump’s plan to send troops to Chicago sparked debate online.

One user wrote, "Presidents regularly sent federal troops into Southern states in the 1960s without the governor's approval, for desegregation.  They had every right and authority to do so. I like Kelly but she is wrong on this one."

A person shared, "The President should just cut off all federal aid to these cities and let them sink on their own."

"Ms. Kelly The President of the USA has every right to protect American citizens from criminals. When the governor and and mayors of any state failed to protect their citizens from criminals the President can sign an executive order to send troops to protect and defend American citizens all he needs to do is ask congress," a critic said.  

One more individual who disagreed with Kelly wrote, "Sorry but you’re absolutely wrong about this one. The constitution is clear in the matter. The military can never be deployed against citizens. Ever."

"The don't send the NG and let those cities burn. It's on the dems, not Trump. When ICE goes in to do their job, if anyone gets in their way, they need to have a STK order in place," another bluntly said.

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