U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the Pentagon stands ready to deploy troops within the United States on less than 24 hours’ notice, if requested. Asked specifically whether the Defense Department was preparing to send forces to Chicago, Trump replied, “We’re ready to go anywhere … we can go anywhere on less than 24 hours notice.” The president did not confirm an active plan for Chicago or any other city, nor did he outline the circumstances under which troops might be dispatched. His remarks nonetheless underscore the administration’s willingness to consider rapid domestic deployments amid ongoing concerns about violent crime in several large metropolitan areas.