Former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump at a church. Obama on Thursday warned of the "erosion of basic principles" in the present day. (Getty Images)
"The erosion of basic principles like due process and the expanding use of our military on domestic soil put the liberties of all Americans at risk and should concern Democrats and Republicans alike," he added.
Trump has suggested launching a federal crackdown to combat crime in Chicago, similar to what is happening in Washington, D.C.
"Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend," Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social, referring to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. "Twenty people were shot. But he doesn’t want to ask me for help. Can this be possible? The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren’t capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!! President DJT."
ILLINOIS DEMOCRAT LEADERS BLAST TRUMP PUSH TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGO
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters in front of Trump Tower in Chicago as he denounces a potential plan by the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to the city. (Chicago Tribune)
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