Trump Snaps at Reporter Over Chicago
1. Trump Responds to “War with Chicago” Question
President Trump sharply rejected the idea he was “trying to go to war with Chicago” after a meme showing the city in flames circulated online.
“When you say that, darling, that’s fake news,” he told NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor.
2. Heated Exchange with Press
As Alcindor pressed, Trump responded forcefully: “Be quiet, listen! You don’t listen. You never listen.
That’s why you’re second-rate.” He added, “We’re not going to war—we’re gonna clean up our cities.”
3. Chicago Crime at the Forefront
Trump defended his focus on Chicago, citing crime stats: “Eight [killed] last weekend… seventy-four people were wounded.”
He’s suggested deploying the National Guard and said cities suffer from “failed leadership.”
4. Federal vs. Local Control
Critics warn federal action could “undermine local authority,” but Trump insists it’s needed.
The president aims to make urban crime—and Democratic leadership—a central campaign issue.
