Government Accountability

Chicago Violence Demands Real Solutions, Not Political Stunts with Troops

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | September 20, 2025

As Chicago grapples with persistent violence, families of victims warn that deploying troops is a political distraction rather than a sustainable fix—highlighting the need for genuine, America First crime-fighting strategies.

Chicago's struggle with violent crime is not new. Delphine Cherry knows this painfully well: her teenage daughter was killed in a gang-related shooting in 1992, and two decades later, her son died from gun violence outside their suburban home. These personal tragedies underscore a grim reality for many families battling crime in America’s third-largest city. Is Militarizing Our Cities the Answer or Just Political Theater? President Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops to Chicago in response to its gun violence epidemic, branding the city a “hellhole.” Yet details remain murky: How many troops? What roles will they play?...

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