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Trump Threatens to “Send in the Feds” to Address Gun Violence in Chicago

HeadlineJan 25, 2017

Trump is threatening federal intervention in Chicago to address shootings and gun violence. In a tweet Tuesday night that made reference to his inaugural address, he wrote, “If Chicago doesn’t fix the horrible 'carnage' going on, 228 shootings in 2017 with 42 killings (up 24% from 2016), I will send in the Feds!”

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