Trump to deploy ‘hundreds` of federal troops to Chicago against mayor`s wishes
(WorldNews Politics)

US president Donald Trump announced plans to deploy “hundreds” of federal troops to Chicago, against the wishes of the city`s mayor. Referring to a recent spike in crime in the city, he claimed that “murderers and violent criminals are breaking a wide range of federal laws.” Speaking at an event in the White House, Mr Trump criticised “extreme politicians” who wanted to abolish the police, claiming that efforts to “shut down policing” were behind a spike in murders and shootings in major cities across the United States. The announcement marks the...