Donald Trump wants to use the military to occupy a U.S. city, punish his dissidents and score political points.
J.B. Pritzker: “Donald Trump wants to use the military to occupy a U.S. city, punish his dissidents and score political points.”
On the recordAugust 26, 2025
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Pritzker criticized Trump's plans to deploy military in Chicago as a dangerous power grab.
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