Valuetainment “We Are Going In” - 54 Shot & Killed In Chicago Causes Trump To Send National Guard?
Sep 3, 2025
Chicago grapples with a violent weekend, prompting discussions about the responses from leaders, especially Trump. The panel debates if federal intervention is the solution or if grassroots efforts are needed. There's a closer look at how perceptions of safety do not align with crime rates in D.C. Urgency is emphasized for local and federal cooperation in tackling crime. Political leadership is scrutinized amid escalating violence, with calls for meaningful action rather than political gamesmanship. Optimism for the future is promoted as accountability becomes crucial.
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Weekend Violence Framed As Hard Data
- Chicago endured a violent weekend with 54 shot and seven killed, presented as undeniable facts.
- Patrick Bet-David frames these statistics to challenge politicians who downplay the scale of the problem.
Trump's 'We're Going In' Clip
- Patrick Bet-David and panel play a clip of President Trump promising "We're going in" to address crime in Chicago.
- Trump describes D.C. as a "safe zone" and recounts personal stories of people hurt walking the streets to justify intervention.
Governor Frames Troops As Invasion
- J.B. Pritzker publicly rejects federal troops on Chicago streets, calling deployments an "invasion" unless there's an insurrection.
- The hosts contrast Pritzker's stance with Trump's offer to intervene, casting it as political posture versus emergency response.