Photos from President Trump’s Chicago Visit

Trump Chicago executive order
Members of the the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Chicago on Monday applaud President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order creating a presidential commission on law enforcement to study issues like substance abuse, homelessness and mental illness. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Trump Chicago executive order
Members of the the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Chicago on Monday applaud President Donald Trump as he signs an executive order creating a presidential commission on law enforcement to study issues like substance abuse, homelessness and mental illness. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Photos from President Trump’s Chicago Visit

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President Donald Trump on Monday made his first visit to Chicago — a city he has frequently berated for its crime problems — since he was elected in 2016.

The president spoke to the International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference at McCormick Place, then was scheduled to attend a fundraiser and meet with supporters at his namesake hotel on the Chicago River.

Protesters were holding a large rally near the Trump International Hotel and Tower.

Here are photos from Monday’s events.

Police chiefs conference

President Trump addressing police chiefs from around the world. He blasted Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who said he would not attend. Trump also criticized Chicago for its crime problems, saying the city is “embarrassing to us as a nation.”

Trump speaking at McCormick Place
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President Trump is shown on wide screens as he speaks at McCormick Place.

Trump speech wide view
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

People attending the police chiefs conference watch President Trump’s address on TV screens outside the main viewing area.

People watching Trump
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Police chiefs listen to President Trump’s address.

Police chiefs listen to Trump
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Protest near Trump’s namesake hotel

More than 20 activist groups were holding a rally at Wabash Avenue and Wacker Drive across the Chicago River from Trump Tower.

Protesters outside Trump Tower
Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
Trump Rally
Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
Trump Rally
Marc Monaghan / WBEZ

Demonstrators with homemade signs near Trump Tower.

Trump protesters with signs
Marc Monaghan / WBEZ
Trump Rally
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Trump Rally
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Chicago police on Wacker Drive near Michigan Avenue, with Trump Tower in the background.

Cops on horses Trump Tower
Marc Monaghan / WBEZ

Trump protesters jam East Wacker Drive between Michigan and Wabash avenues.

Wacker Drive protesters
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