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Former President Barack Obama warned of "dangerous trends" emerging from
the Trump administration, saying its policies "put the liberties of all Americans at risk."
On X, Obama cited an interview with Ezra Klein of The New York Times and a journalist on "The Ezra Klein Show," during which they discussed President Donald Trump's threat to send National Guard troops into New York and
Chicago, the former president's hometown.
"This interview, which is also available as a podcast, provides a useful overview of some of the dangerous trends we’ve been seeing in recent
months regarding federalization and militarization of state and local
police functions," Obama wrote on X.
CHICAGO RESTAURANT OWNER SLAMS CITY LEADERSHIP OVER CRIME: 'WE WANT LAW
AND ORDER'
"The erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of
our military on domestic soil put the liberties of all Americans at risk
and should concern Democrats and Republicans alike," he added.
The White House pushed back on Obama's comments in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"Barack Hussein Obama has no room to talk after he weaponized his
government against conservatives and his political opponents — notably President Trump by fueling the Russia hoax. President Trump is restoring integrity to all aspects of our government." said spokesperson Abigail
Jackson.
Trump has suggested launching a federal crackdown to combat crime in
Chicago, similar to what is happening in Washington, D.C.
"Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend," Trump wrote
Thursday on Truth Social, referring to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. "Twenty people were shot. But he doesn’t want to ask me for help. Can this be
possible? The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren’t capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!! President DJT."
Threats to send in the National Guard to help combat crime in blue cities
have elicited outrage from Democrats.
Earlier in the week, Trump criticized Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the city’s crime rate. The governor has said he will resist
any federal intervention.
"I say, 'Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted
here nor needed here,"' Pritzker told reporters this week.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-slams-trumps-use-national-guard- help-cities-fight-crime-dangerous-trend
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