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Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump\u2019s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to address rising crime, calling it \u201cinherently corrupting\u201d for the military to be used against its own citizens. Speaking on Marc Maron\u2019s WTF podcast, Obama argued that Trump\u2019s actions weaken democracy by politicizing the military.<\/p>\n

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Obama emphasized the violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits military use on domestic soil except during extraordinary emergencies. He condemned Trump\u2019s characterization of ordinary street crime as equivalent to an insurrection or terrorist attack, describing it as a deliberate attempt to erode democratic norms.<\/p>\n

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Trump deployed 200 National Guard troops from Texas to Chicago last week, responding to a surge in shootings over Labor Day Weekend, which saw 58 people shot\u2014an 87% increase from the previous year. Trump stated, \u201cThat\u2019s not our country. We have to do something.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, opposed the federal intervention. They, along with other officials, filed a lawsuit to block the National Guard deployment.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chicago Democratic Alderman Ray Lopez supported Trump\u2019s decision, arguing many residents want additional federal resources. Lopez criticized local leaders for their \u201cabdication of responsibility\u201d and urged for a return to sensible dialogue to improve public safety in Chicago.<\/p>\n

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