Joe Walsh: Trump's Threat to Send Troops to Chicago is 'Fascist' and 'Unconstitutional'

Concerns Over Military Deployment in Cities

• 💡 Joe Walsh argues that Donald Trump's threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago represents an attempt to create an army utterly beholden and loyal to him.
• 🧠 He states that the founders of the U.S. purposely recoiled against using the military on streets against citizens, emphasizing that law enforcement is a civilian matter.
• ⚠️ Walsh criticizes the idea of normalizing military troops on American streets, calling it a move with sinister reasons.

Constitutionality and Authority

• ⚖️ Walsh asserts that the President of the United States does not command the National Guard; rather, each governor is the commander of their state's National Guard.
• 🏛️ He points out that a judge recently ruled Trump's deployment in Los Angeles was unconstitutional.
• 🗣️ If Trump moves troops into Chicago, Walsh predicts that Illinois will immediately challenge it in court, as he lacks the constitutional authority.

Crime Statistics and Emergencies

• 📊 Walsh contends that while crime is a problem in all major American cities, Chicago is not experiencing a crime emergency, ranking as the 22nd most violent city.
• 📉 He suggests that the perception of rampant crime in big cities is often exaggerated and that the governor of Illinois might welcome troops to avoid addressing local law enforcement failures.
• 🎯 Trump's characterization of Chicago as a "hellhole" is dismissed as absurd and insulting by Walsh and the governor.

Presidential Claims vs. Reality

• 🚨 Trump claims Chicago, Baltimore, and parts of Los Angeles are "hellholes" and that he would have to make announcements about the Olympics not coming to LA if he hadn't sent the National Guard.
• 🤷 The sheriff in Los Angeles reportedly stated they could not have handled the situation without the National Guard, according to Trump.
• 🇺🇸 Trump expresses a willingness to send help to governors and mayors who request it, highlighting the availability of a great military force.