August 28, 2025

Hold on to your hats, Chicagoans! President Donald Trump has once again set his sights on America’s third-largest city, stirring a storm with his wild claim that Chicago is a "killing field" and a "hell hole." He threatened to send National Guard troops to the streets to battle violent crime. But hold your horses — many locals and experts are pushing back hard! Despite Trump's fiery words, the truth on the ground tells a different story. Chicago has seen amazing progress in fighting crime. According to official city data, violent crime plunged dramatically in the first half of this year, marking the steepest drop in over a decade. Shootings fell by a whopping 37%, homicides dropped 32%, and total violent crime dropped by over 22%. This means the situation is improving, not worsening as Trump claims. Residents, cyclists, and commuters on Michigan Avenue voiced their worries that sending untrained federal troops may only add fuel to the fire. One group warned that these troops don’t know the city's neighborhoods or how to calm tense situations. They fear this move could erase years of hard-won progress and spark more unrest, not less. On Tuesday, Trump doubled down, calling Chicago a "hell hole" and claiming the people are begging for him to come and clean up the streets. He repeated similar fiery comments from earlier this month, saying Chicago is "a mess" and people are "screaming for us to come." Ever since his campaign days in 2016 and now again in 2024, Chicago has been a favorite target of Trump's tough talk. He has even compared the city's violence to war zones like Afghanistan! But the numbers paint a clearer, kinder picture. Crime varies block by block, and the city’s tough fight against violence is showing real results. Will Trump's national guard plan boost safety or bring more chaos? Chicagoans seem ready to stand up for their city and the progress they've made. FAQs: Q1. What do we know about violence in Chicago? A1. Violent crime in Chicago dropped significantly in the first half of the year, representing the steepest decline in over a decade. Shootings are down 37%, homicides 32%, and total violent crime dropped over 22%. Q2. Which is USA's third largest city? A2. Chicago is USA's third largest city.

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