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TexasTowelie

(125,678 posts) Thu Jan 15, 2026, 10:51 AM Yesterday

We Asked An Ex-Gang Member If Trump Should Send The National Guard To Chicago - More Perfect Union

Trump has long targeted Chicago, calling it the "most dangerous city in the world." But homicides were down 30% last year, even as Trump cut crime prevention grants.

What's making crime fall? Investments in community-led violence prevention programs.

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We Asked An Ex-Gang Member If Trump Should Send The National Guard To Chicago - More Perfect Union (Original Post) TexasTowelie Yesterday OP

Thanks for posting. SamKnause 22 hrs ago #1

SamKnause

(14,750 posts)

1. Thanks for posting.

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Thu Jan 15, 2026, 01:53 PM

22 hrs ago

Very interesting and informative.

If only these people where in charge and funded.

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