Morning Joe Trump looks to Chicago as next city for National Guard deployment
Aug 25, 2025
The discussion focuses on the potential deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, raising concerns about civil liberties and militarized policing. Local leaders argue against federal intervention, citing crime statistics and the need for community engagement. Meanwhile, the FBI raid on John Bolton's home reveals political tensions and vendettas against critics within the Republican Party. The conversation also touches on the shifting values in sports and politics, including military support for Ukraine and the evolving landscape of sports streaming.
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Federal Guard Plans Extend To Cities
- The Pentagon has planned National Guard deployments beyond D.C., including options for Chicago soon.
- Reporting suggests these moves mix security posturing with political signaling rather than targeted crime response.
Guard Presence Focused On Symbolic Areas
- National Guard in D.C. are armed and visible primarily near monuments and tourist areas.
- Hosts argue deployments appear aimed at photo ops and messaging, not high-crime neighborhoods.
Data Contradicts Emergency Claims
- Joe Scarborough compares crime per capita and shows many red-state cities have higher violence rates than the blue cities named.
- He argues data does not justify emergency federal deployments to places like Chicago or San Francisco.