In a fiery Truth Social post that’s making waves nationwide, President Donald Trump called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, blasting their disastrous failure to protect ICE agents from violent left-wing mobs.
“Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE Officers! Governor Pritzker also!” Trump wrote Wednesday morning, hammering the Democrat leaders for allowing chaos to reign in their sanctuary city.
The call came after a shocking scene unfolded in Chicago, where ICE agents attempting to detain illegal immigrants were surrounded and attacked by an Antifa-style mob. Witnesses say Chicago police were ordered to stand down and let the agents fend for themselves — a move that has sparked outrage from law enforcement and the public alike.
The Trump Administration has since moved swiftly to restore order. The Department of Homeland Security deployed special operations units to Chicago to reinforce federal officers, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent hundreds of National Guard troops north to support ICE in its mission. The move underscores Trump’s determination to uphold the rule of law — even in states where Democrat leaders openly defy it.
Governor Pritzker, instead of taking responsibility, immediately went on the defensive, accusing Trump of “authoritarianism.” He told reporters, “I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?”
Meanwhile, Chicago’s far-left mayor, Brandon Johnson, predictably played the race card, claiming Trump’s criticism was racially motivated. “This is not the first time Trump has tried to have a Black man unjustly arrested,” Johnson said on X (formerly Twitter). “I’m not going anywhere.”
But the White House wasn’t having it. Press Secretary Abigail Jackson fired back in a blistering statement to *Fox News Digital*, saying the pair’s negligence had real consequences. “J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson have blood on their hands,” she said flatly.
“These failed leaders have stood idly by while innocent Americans fall victim to violent crime time and time again,” Jackson continued. “Last weekend alone, 30 people were shot and five died — and instead of taking action to stop the carnage, they continue to coddle criminals and illegal aliens.”
Jackson also slammed the ideological blindness of sanctuary city Democrats, arguing that they’ve chosen political defiance over public safety. “These Trump-deranged buffoons would rather see their citizens live in fear than accept help from the President who’s trying to make their cities safe again,” she said.
Trump’s post highlights a growing national divide over immigration enforcement and public safety. While Democrat leaders cling to sanctuary policies that shield illegal immigrants, Trump’s administration continues to champion law and order — deploying federal resources to defend American communities when local officials refuse to act.
Chicago, once one of America’s proudest cities, now stands as a tragic symbol of what happens when woke ideology replaces leadership. With violence spiraling, police demoralized, and political leaders in denial, Trump’s call for accountability may be the wake-up call Illinois desperately needs.
