Trump claims 'African American ladies, beautiful ladies' want DC-style crime crackdown in Chicago

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump signaled that Chicago will likely be the next city targeted for a federal crime crackdown, saying “African-American ladies, beautiful ladies” are pleading with him to bring Washington-style policing to the Windy City.

Speaking from the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President JD Vance, Trump praised his administration’s takeover of DC’s police force and the deployment of National Guard troops, claiming the operation had restored safety to the capital.

“The people in Chicago, Mr Vice President, are screaming for us to come,” Trump said. “They are wearing red hats, just like this one… African-American ladies, beautiful ladies are saying, ‘Please, President Trump, come to Chicago, please.’"

Chicago 'next' after Washington, New York may follow

Calling Chicago “a mess” with “an incompetent mayor, grossly incompetent,” Donald Trump vowed to expand his federal push against violent crime.

“We’ll straighten that one out probably next. That will be our next one after this, and it won’t even be tough,” he said.

The president also named New York as another priority: “So I think Chicago will be our next, and then we will help with New York.” Vice President JD Vance agreed, saying residents are eager for federal intervention.

Trump credited the National Guard and the Metropolitan Police Department for an “incredible job,” insisting that federal control has made Washington “safe again.”

“Washington, DC is SAFE AGAIN! The crowds are coming back, the spirit is high… our DC National Guard and Police are doing a fantastic job,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

He also issued a direct warning to Mayor Muriel Bowser: “Stop giving false and highly inaccurate crime figures, or bad things will happen, including a complete and total Federal takeover of the City!”

Trump's national guard move draws praise

Supporters applauded Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, hailing it as decisive action to curb crime and restore order in major cities.

One user said, “Many Black people in DC are finally waking up & realizing they were lied to. I have family there who hates Trump but now they are reconsidering their beliefs.”

Another wrote, “Finally! Clean up the streets.”

One comment read, “Trump sending the National Guard to Chicago is exactly what citizens need. With over 600 homicides last year, strong law enforcement presence ensures safety, restores order, and shows Trump listens and delivers real results for Americans.”

Another user posted, “It’s the greatest thing ever. He looks straight at the residents and says you don’t have to live like this, and he shows them the one key they need is choosing the right officials. Clean safe cities are a draw for business and local investment, jobs, better education everything.”

A supporter added, “This is wonderful! I always thought that situations such as this was one of the reasons why we have our National Guard! The purpose of the National Guard is to assist law enforcement to keep us safe from criminals & evil sources.”

Others praised Trump as “The Law & Order President!” while one comment read, “Chicago has been a mess for decades. It’s about time. Thank you Mr President!”

Another reaction said, “What a relief! Hoping now so many people now will live rather than die!”

Federal seizure triggers protests, arrests rise

On August 11, President Donald Trump declared a “public safety emergency,” seizing control of the Metropolitan Police Department and appointing Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead operations. National Guard troops have been stationed at key intersections, while Immigration and Customs Enforcement checkpoints have sparked protests.

Demonstrators in Dupont Circle were surrounded by a National Guard Humvee as they chanted: “Danger! Danger! There’s a fascist in the White House!”

Trump said last week that his administration plans to extend the 30-day federal operation in Washington and draft a crime bill to reinforce it.

“We’re going to need a crime bill… it’s going to pertain initially to DC,” Trump said while announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center nominees. “We’re going to use [DC] as a very positive example… That’s going to serve as a beacon for New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other places all over the country.”

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