Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy the National Guard in the city to combat rising crime rates. In a statement released on Friday, Johnson condemned the plan as ‘uncoordinated, uncalled-for and unsound,’ stating that the city has not received any formal notification of such a deployment. He highlighted Chicago’s recent significant reductions in violent crime, with homicides down by 30%, robberies by 35%, and shootings nearly 40% lower than a year ago. Johnson warned that the deployment would risk deepening mistrust between residents and law enforcement, a critical factor in maintaining public safety. The mayor also criticized the Trump administration for its approach, stating that the National Guard cannot address the underlying issues such as poverty, education, or healthcare that contribute to crime in the city. He urged the federal government to consider more effective ways to support local initiatives rather than relying on military intervention. The city, which has long struggled with gang violence and economic hardship, has a crime rate higher than the national average, making the situation a pressing concern for local leaders.