The Real Reason Duggan Believes Trump Will Not Deploy Troops to Detroit

President Donald Trump has not threatened Detroit with federal agents to combat crime due to the established collaborations with federal law enforcement, as noted by Mayor Mike Duggan. In a recent CNN interview, Duggan acknowledged that the Trump administration deserves acknowledgment for increasing the number of federal prosecutors under U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon, a Trump appointee. “The federal government has significantly aided in this reduction of crime,” Duggan stated, highlighting the synergistic efforts between the U.S. Attorney’s Office, ATF, DEA, and the Detroit Police Department. However, Duggan faced backlash on social media after a local news outlet inaccurately framed his remarks, attributing the city’s crime reduction directly to Trump. Additionally, public speakers at recent City Council meetings questioned emergency strategies for military deployment, like those considered for Chicago, echoing the need for preparedness against potential federal actions. Some officials have voiced opposition to such military interventions, citing community impact concerns.

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