The United States Military Is Not Necessarily Deployed To Chicago

The US National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles. (Twitter/@USNorthernCmd)

JAKARTA - United States President Donald Trump said on Monday the country's military might be deployed to Chicago, but could also be stationed anywhere in no time to eradicate crime.

Citing the alleged wave of unlawful violations, President Trump took control of the Washington, DC this month, as well as allowing National Guard troops to carry weapons while patrolling the city.

President Trump then threatened to expand US military presence to Democratic-controlled cities such as Baltimore and Chicago.

"We can be placed anywhere with a notice of less than 24 hours," President Trump said when asked on Monday if the Pentagon was preparing to deploy in Chicago.

"They need help. We may wait. We may do it or not, we may do it right away, which maybe we should do," President Trump told reporters in the Oval Room when signing an executive order preventing criminal suspects from being released on non-cash guarantees. August 26.

Separately, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said his state did not file a request for federal intervention, while Illinois Attorney General said legal action would be taken to prevent the deployment of federal troops in Chicago.

"It's about Donald Trump seeking any justification for deploying a military in a city dominated by the Democratic Party, in a Democratic-dominated state, to try to intimidate his political opponents," criticized Pritzker, a Democrat billionaire who was said to be a presidential candidate in 2028.

On Monday, President Trump also ordered the Department of Defense to ensure that every state has National Guard troops ready to be mobilized quickly to help quell civilian unrest and help maintain public security. The order also states that there must be fast reaction troops that can be deployed across the country.

The National Guard already has fast reaction troops who can respond to emergency events that require security support. These troops, known as the NGRF, can be deployed with 75-125 personnel in eight hours and then advanced troops up to 375 personnel in 24 hours.

US officials told Reuters the Pentagon had planned what the deployment of National Guard troops would be to Chicago.

An official said the plan was part of a military effort to anticipate President Trump's request and noted senior Pentagon officials had not been briefed on this matter.

Planning for a potential deployment of troops before an official order is issued is not unusual for the Pentagon.

Chicago has long been known to have had a high level of gun violence. But crimes, including murder, have decreased in the past year.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told reporters on Monday federal funding in recent years has helped the city reduce its death rate by more than 30 percent year-on-year.

Johnson, a Democratic politician, demanded that President Trump return millions of dollars in public security funds to the city cut in April as part of the government's budget efficiency effort.