Illinois Governor Voices Strong Opposition to Donald Trump Over Threats to Civil Liberties; Officials Detail the Scale of Gaza’s Destruction
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On Tuesday, the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area marked a sharp escalation in Donald Trump’s confrontational approach toward the city. This move has sparked widespread criticism, with many labeling it a “military occupation.”
How have Illinois officials responded to this military presence? Governor JB Pritzker issued a firm rebuke, declaring, “The use of armed forces on American streets is unacceptable unless facing an outright insurrection. I stand firmly against any efforts to undermine civil rights or to militarize state governance.”
What tactics has Trump employed to influence the attorney general’s office? The president has exerted pressure on Attorney General Bondi to escalate probes targeting senior officials he perceives as political foes, including former FBI Director James Comey.
How did Bondi react under intense questioning from Democratic senators? In a demanding five-hour hearing, Bondi countered with pointed criticisms of several senators and referenced the ongoing government shutdown to portray them as negligent.
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