Chicago priest tells Trump to shut up after Juneteenth weekend violence
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Key Points:
- Chicago experienced a violent Juneteenth weekend with 24 shootings, 39 victims, and six fatalities, prompting calls for a new city Department of Gun Violence Prevention to address the crisis.
- Former President Donald Trump suggested deploying federal forces to Chicago, comparing the situation to his actions in Washington D.C., which drew criticism from local leaders and clergy.
- Father Michael Pfleger, a prominent Chicago priest, publicly rebuked Trump, accusing him of dishonesty and urging him to restore funding for gun violence prevention programs instead of making empty promises.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other officials opposed federal intervention, emphasizing the need for community-level investments in education, housing, and healthcare to improve safety.
- The White House defended Trump’s stance, citing his previous success in reducing violent crime in other cities and urging Chicago’s Democratic leaders to accept federal assistance.
