Trump Calls Chicago a ‘Killing Field,’ Cites 13 Years of Murder Highs

President Donald Trump on Monday described Chicago as a "killing field," asserting that the city records “a murder a week” and has led the nation in homicides for 13 consecutive years. Speaking at an event on 25 August, Trump said residents are “screaming” for federal assistance and accused local officials of failing to acknowledge the scale of violent crime. The president did not outline new policy measures but insisted he has “great common sense,” rejecting characterizations that federal intervention would be dictatorial. Chicago logged 691 homicides in 2024, the highest number among major U.S. cities, according to police data. City officials have not yet responded publicly to Trump’s remarks.