Donald Trump is advocating for the federal government to take over specific cities, including Chicago, while also mentioning previous targets like Memphis and Minneapolis.
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Donald Trump is advocating for the federal government to take over specific cities, including Chicago, while also mentioning previous targets like Memphis and Minneapolis.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America