Clowning Ensues After Trump Demands Troops Guard A Completely Imaginary Area

Donald Trump attributes the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping centers in Chicago to crime. However, a recent mishap during his commentary sparked considerable amusement. While recommending the deployment of troops to Illinois’ bustling city, Trump mistakenly referred to a defunct shopping center, confusing it with an existing retail chain, leading many Chicagoans to laugh that he might send soldiers to secure a site that has transformed into a condominium complex.On November 11, he announced, “The Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Chicago... now has a more than 28% vacancy factor,” despite misidentifying the Magnificent Mile, the city's actual retail hub. Critics ridiculed his error, with some suggesting he may have had a lapse in geography or was referring to another Miracle Mile in Manhasset, Long Island. This gaffe continues to fuel public discourse, with many reflecting on Trump’s real estate ventures, particularly the underperforming Trump International Tower, which has largely remained vacant for years.