President Trump Plans To Send Hundreds Of Federal Agents To Chicago

The White House says “Operation Legend” will help bolster existing law enforcement efforts around gun violence.

President Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House Thursday.
President Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House Thursday.
President Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House Thursday.
President Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House Thursday.

President Trump Plans To Send Hundreds Of Federal Agents To Chicago

The White House says “Operation Legend” will help bolster existing law enforcement efforts around gun violence.

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to send hundreds of federal agents to Chicago as part of “Operation Legend.” Reset checks in with state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford for his thoughts on the federal response to local upticks in gun violence.

GUEST: State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago)