Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, has launched a sharp critique of Democratic leaders for their resistance to Trump’s crime crackdown, using Chicago’s violent Labor Day weekend as a stark example of their alleged failure to safeguard citizens. The weekend saw at least 58 people shot, with eight fatalities, sparking fierce debate over the role of federal intervention in urban crime.
Pirro, speaking on America Reports, accused Illinois Governor JB Pritzker of being ‘ashamed of himself’ for his response to the crisis, calling it ‘a rejection of your oath to protect the people.’ The governor and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have both rejected Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard, with Pritzker accusing the administration of ulterior motives behind the suggestion, framing it as an ‘invasion.’
While Trump advocates for expanded federal measures, Democratic officials argue such actions could lead to overreach and undermine local autonomy. Meanwhile, Pirro insists that the crackdown has already yielded significant results in Washington, D.C., where Mayor Muriel Bowser initially opposed the move but later acknowledged a sharp decline in violent crimes following the National Guard’s involvement. The political battle over federal law enforcement strategies continues to escalate, with critics on both sides accusing each other of ideological resistance and failing to prioritize public safety.