In a recent appearance on Fox News Channel's "America Reports," Chicago Alderman Nicholas Sposato expressed his concerns regarding the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago.
Sposato articulated a preference for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to take a more active role in addressing the city's challenges, stating, "I certainly want to see ICE here, cleaning things up. But the National Guard on the streets of Chicago, I just dont think is a good idea."
He emphasized the need for increased funding to bolster the police force, suggesting that resources would be better allocated to hiring additional officers.
According to Breitbart, Sposato elaborated on his stance by highlighting the limitations of the National Guard, noting, "they have no policing power. So, thats one of the big problems." He called for collaboration between the governor and President Donald Trump to devise a strategy that would effectively support Chicago's residents, particularly those in neighborhoods plagued by crime.
Sposato expressed empathy for the citizens who are unable to safely leave their homes, stating, "I really feel for those people that arent getting any help, they cant walk out their doors, their children are getting killed."
Sposato also differentiated between deploying the National Guard for specific events, such as riots, and stationing them in high-crime areas without a clear plan. He remarked, "Youre talking about bringing the National Guard in for [Black Lives Matter-type] riots, thats one thing. But just to put them on corners in crime-ridden neighborhoods? I havent heard a plan yet."
His comments underscore a call for strategic planning and resource allocation to enhance public safety.
In a broader political context, Sposato revealed his departure from the Democratic Party, citing a shift towards more extreme leftist policies as a driving factor. He remarked that the party is now "embracing crime, criminals, lefty, hard-left people," and identified labor as the sole issue aligning him with the Democrats.
His transition to an Independent reflects a growing sentiment among some voters who feel alienated by the Democratic Party's current trajectory.
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