Trump targets Pritzker and signals potential federal crackdown on Chicago crime | What to know

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Chicago and New York City on Monday as he announced a federal takeover of Washington D.C.?s police force to combat rising crime. Joined by top cabinet officials, Trump criticized the state of the nation's capital, blaming "young punks" for a surge in violent crime and highlighting widespread homelessness. He singled out Chicago and New York City next, suggesting federal intervention could follow if local leaders fail to get crime and homelessness under control.