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Governor Pritzker fears that Trump may use military forces to influence the 2026 elections by claiming fraud and seizing ballot boxes.

Federal Guard troops arriving in Chicago might inflame tensions further as ICE and Border Patrol agents have already clashed with residents.

Ballot harvesting and lack of voter ID checks in California may hinder outsiders from being elected.

Trump's broader war against immigrants and Democratic voters includes deploying troops to protect ICE facilities and authorizing full force if necessary.

The militarization of cities is becoming normalized, with agents dressed as soldiers in major cities. This blurs the line between law enforcement and military presence, raising concerns about civil liberties.

The deployment of federalized guardsmen is seen as a means to intimidate communities and retaliate against political opponents, rather than addressing crime.