U.S President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now”.
Breakdown
- Protesters in Chicago oppose plans to deploy the National Guard and intensify immigration enforcement. 5s
- President Trump faced criticism for comments and the proposed use of military troops against civilians. 15s
- The protests coincided with the city's annual Mexican Independence Parade. 39s
- Official data shows Chicago's violent crime rates are at their lowest since 1965. 1m 8s
- Critics warn that resistance to immigration raids could trigger further unrest and military response. 1m 20s