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Trump threatens Chicago with ‘Department of WAR’ amid ICE protests

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown
  • Thousands of Chicago residents marched on Sunday to protest against expected Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
  • Demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans, including “ICE out of Chicago now” and “Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go.”
  • A Chicago resident expressed disappointment with Trump's portrayal of the city, suggesting he uses it to distract from national issues.
  • Trump appeared to confirm imminent operations involving immigration agents and National Guard troops, stating on Truth Social that 'Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR'.
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