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 'Trump is a wannabe dictator' says Illinois Governor on National Guard deployments USA: 'Trump is a wannabe dictator' says Illinois Governor on National Guard deployments © France 24

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Issued on: 26/08/2025 - 11:14

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called Donald Trump "a wannabe dictator" who "wants to use the military to occupy a US city, punish his dissidents, and score political points." This came after President Trump said he was considering sending the military into the cities of Chicago and Baltimore as he targets a series of Democratic strongholds. He sent the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington -- against the mayor's and California governor's wishes -- in June. Story by Morgan Ayre.

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