Trump robs Gov. Pritzker in the deadly Chicago weekend where 6 were killed, 39 were shot
Todd Blanche criticizes Illinois governor for denying federal aid to Chicago
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche talks about the shocking violence in Chicago, noting that eight people were killed and dozens more were shot over the weekend. He criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for allegedly refusing government aid. Blanche compares Chicago’s situation to successful crime reduction efforts in Washington, DC and Memphis, emphasizing the critical need for local and federal cooperation to curb violence.
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A violent and deadly weekend in Chicago has caught the attention of President Donald Trump.
Fox News Digital has confirmed that six people were killed and 39 others were shot in a series of shootings in the Windy City over the weekend.
A mass drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Princeton Park neighborhood left 13 people injured Friday night. Chicago police say an SUV drove into a crowd of people and two suspects opened fire on multiple victims.
Chicago police officers stand outside a hospital in Chicago awaiting an update on two police officers who were shot during a prisoner transport incident at a Swedish hospital on April 25, 2026. (Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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“The criminals who were inside the car started shooting at the crowd before fleeing the scene. Many victims had gunshot wounds and were taken to local hospitals,” CPD said.
1 DEAD AND 29 SHOT IN CHICAGO WEEKEND VIOLENCE AS LEADERS OF CRIME DEVELOPMENT
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was “heartbroken” by the violence in Princeton Park. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
In an X post in response to the shooting, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said:
“I am saddened by the violence in Princeton Park last night. What was supposed to be a night of celebration and community reflection on Juneteenth was marred by a horrific act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.”
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In a text to Truth Social, President Trump said, “Many murders happening in Chicago. 22 people were shot, at least 4 Dead. Why didn’t Governor Pritzker call me for help. I can make Chicago a safe city IN ONE MONTH, ONE YEAR, it can be one of the safest places!!! DC went from one of the worst cities, to one of the safest cities of the US President”
President Donald Trump being questioned by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker did not ask for help to fight Chicago violence. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Trump made the announcement shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday, and on Monday, when police compiled the information, the numbers increased significantly.
Last year, Trump deployed hundreds of troops from the National Guard to Washington, DC, in an effort to stamp out crime in our nation’s capital.
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Chicago police say all shootings are under investigation.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, center, is flanked by Cook County Chair Toni Preckwinkle, left, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, right. (Photos by Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty)
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Fox News Digital reached out to both Pritzker and Johnson’s offices.
