Up First from NPR Trump Threatens Chicago, DOJ Latest, US-South Korea Summit
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Aug 25, 2025 President Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, igniting a fierce debate with local leaders. The latest developments reveal a Justice Department interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, shedding light on Epstein's notorious dealings. Meanwhile, a crucial summit between the U.S. and South Korea focuses on strengthening military alliances and navigating trade negotiations, showcasing the complexities of regional security amidst rising tensions with China. It's a whirlwind of politics, crime, and international relations.
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Federal Troop Threat Raises Power Questions
- President Trump framed deploying the National Guard to cities like Chicago as a continuation of what he did in D.C.
- Governors and mayors call it illegal and a test of presidential power, raising legal and political friction.
D.C. Deployment Shows Limited Evidence Of Necessity
- The Washington D.C. deployment included over 2,000 troops who began carrying weapons and making arrests.
- The administration highlights arrests, but crime trends were already declining before the deployment, complicating claims of necessity.
State Governors Hold Legal Leverage
- Governors normally authorize state National Guard activations, and Illinois' J.B. Pritzker rejected Trump's threat.
- The dispute highlights a constitutional tension over federal use of force in cities against state objections.