Trump Sends 400 Texas Troops to…
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 400 Texas National Guard troops to Illinois after violent anti-ICE protests erupted across multiple cities over the weekend.
The move comes as local Democratic officials, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, have been accused of refusing to assist federal immigration agents facing aggressive demonstrators.
According to reports, ICE agents were surrounded and attacked in downtown Chicago on Saturday after attempting to detain multiple illegal immigrants with existing deportation orders.
Radio communications revealed that local law enforcement were called off by state authorities despite agents calling for backup.
The President’s decision follows days of mounting chaos as far-left activists vandalized property, blocked traffic, and assaulted officers.
Videos circulating on social media show protesters waving “Abolish ICE” banners while setting fire to American flags.
“Law and order will be restored,” President Trump said Sunday night.
“If the governor of Illinois refuses to protect federal officers, we will.
These brave men and women are doing their job enforcing the law, and I will not stand by while they’re attacked by radical mobs.”
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the troops will assist with perimeter security, crowd control, and logistical support to ICE operations in high-risk zones across Illinois.
He emphasized that the deployment’s mission is to “ensure the safety of federal officers and uphold the rule of law.”
Meanwhile, Chicago residents have expressed growing frustration with what they describe as the city’s descent into chaos under liberal leadership. “It’s gotten completely out of control,” said one business owner whose storefront was damaged during the riots. “We can’t even count on our own governor to keep the streets safe.”
Critics have long accused Gov. Pritzker of turning Illinois into a “sanctuary state” that prioritizes illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.
His recent decision to pull back police assistance from ICE operations has only fueled backlash from conservatives who say the state’s leadership has lost its grip on law and order.
By Monday morning, armored vehicles were seen rolling into Chicago’s south and west sides, while Guard members began coordinating with ICE task forces.
Officials confirmed that the deployment is expected to last several weeks, depending on the level of unrest.
President Trump’s action underscores his continued commitment to border enforcement and national security.
The move also marks another clear contrast with the previous administration’s lenient stance toward illegal immigration and anti-police protests.
As tensions remain high, federal officials have urged calm but warned that violent demonstrations will be met with a swift and decisive response.
“We will not allow lawlessness to take over our cities,” a senior Homeland Security official said. “The President has made it clear: every American deserves safety, and every officer deserves support.”
