Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the idea, warning it would inflame tensions between residents and law enforcement and undermine progress made in tackling crime.

President Trump said on Friday that he planned to target Chicago and New York for his next federal crackdown on crime, suggesting he was willing to use active-duty troops on city streets.

JB Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois, which includes Chicago, said in a statement the state had received no outreach from the federal government on whether it needed assistance.