Reports circulating online claim President Donald Trump ordered 300 National Guard troops to Illinois, with some alleging the White House as a source. However, independent verification of this assertion remains unclear.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated Saturday that the Trump administration’s Department of War issued an ultimatum to his office, demanding the federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard members. Pritzker condemned the move as “un-American,” emphasizing that troops would be deployed against the state’s will. He noted the Pentagon informed the guard earlier that day but provided no details on timing or location.

The governor’s office declined to offer further specifics, while the White House and Pentagon did not respond to inquiries about Pritzker’s statement. This development aligns with broader federal interventions in recent months, including National Guard deployments to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., under Trump’s administration. Tennessee National Guard troops are also set to assist Memphis police.

The article underscores ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over military mobilization, with Pritzker framing the request as an overreach. No official confirmation of the deployment has been released.