NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — September 2
Sep 2, 2025
J.B. Pritzker, the Governor of Illinois, dives into the heated debate surrounding federal troop deployments to Chicago, pushing back against President Trump's policies. He expresses concerns about the ramifications for local communities, particularly Latino populations, amidst rising tensions over law enforcement strategies. The conversation also touches on the looming government shutdown Congress faces and the intricate political landscape affecting key races this November. Pritzker’s insights shed light on the rift between state and federal authorities in these critical issues.
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Federal Troop Threat As Policy Strategy
- President Trump publicly vowed to deploy federal troops to cities like Chicago and Baltimore as part of a crime-and-immigration strategy.
- The administration framed deployments as an obligation to protect citizens despite legal challenges and Posse Comitatus concerns.
Judge Warns Against Nationalized Policing
- Judge Charles Breyer ruled the California deployment violated the Posse Comitatus Act and rebuked presidential comments about unchecked authority.
- The ruling warned that federalizing guards across cities risks creating a national police force under the president.
Pritzker: No Presidential Call Before ICE Ops
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said the White House never called him about deployments and that ICE notified the state of upcoming operations.
- He warned troops cannot legally be sent and expressed concern about federalization of law enforcement.