Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the surge in shootings during Labor Day weekend, attributing the violence to external factors. Over the holiday, 58 individuals were shot and eight killed across the city. Johnson claimed that most firearms entering Chicago originate from other states, stating, “For every gun that the Chicago PD fights to get off the streets, two or three more new guns come into our city.” He rejected federal intervention, asserting, “No federal troops in the city of Chicago. No militarized force in the city of Chicago,” during a public statement. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has faced criticism for not addressing the escalating crime rates. Meanwhile, President Trump reiterated his commitment to deploying federal assistance to tackle the city’s crime issues.