
Chicago's Crime Debate: Can Troops Turn the Tide?
Published on: Sept. 20, 2025, 9:55 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Delphine Cherry, whose children were tragically killed, is among many questioning President Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to combat violent crime. Critics argue it’s political theater and prefer federal funding for prevention programs. Previous troop deployments in other cities raise concerns over their effectiveness in crime reduction.