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Trump Is Coming For Chicago, U.S. Troops Preparing Invasion To Stop Murders | Redacted

Sep 3, 2025
Chris Batty, a retired NYPD lieutenant known for major gang takedowns, joins economist Peter St. Onge, researcher Robert Epstein, and author Pierre Corey, to discuss the escalating violence in Chicago and the political ramifications. They dive into the impact of Chicago's leadership failures and Trump's controversial proposal for federal troop intervention. The conversation also touches on the potential reinstatement of mental health facilities and the urgent need for humane solutions to homelessness, revealing the complexities of public safety and societal health.
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INSIGHT

Chicago Violence And Leadership Crisis

  • Clayton Morris argues Chicago faces a federal takeover as shootings spiked over Labor Day weekend.
  • He links leadership failures to policing stand-downs and rising community fear.
ANECDOTE

Random Killing In Little Village

  • Clayton recounts a specific Little Village killing: a 48-year-old man shot by an unknown assailant.
  • He uses the story to illustrate random, everyday lethal violence rocking neighborhoods.
INSIGHT

Federal Action Can Rapidly Reduce Crime

  • Clayton credits a nearly 49% drop in D.C. violent crime after federal intervention as evidence for federal action.
  • He contrasts that change with Chicago's persistent violence to argue federal help can matter quickly.
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