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Federal claims of reduced Chicago crime post-Operation Midway Blitz are disputed by city officials, who cite pre-existing trends and damaged trust due to clashes with agents.
The Trump administration's DHS claims credit for a drop in Chicago crime since September's Operation Midway Blitz, citing reduced shootings and robberies.
However, city data shows crime was already declining before federal agents arrived, following a national trend.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Brian Hopkins rejected the federal attribution, criticizing aggressive tactics including tear-gassing police and pepper-spraying a one-year-old, which they say damaged public trust.
While the city supports targeted federal help, it opposes the current approach.
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is set to leave Chicago for a similar operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, as tensions persist over federal involvement in local public safety.
Las afirmaciones federales de reducción de la delincuencia de Chicago después de la Operación Midway Blitz son disputadas por los funcionarios de la ciudad, que citan tendencias preexistentes y confianza dañada debido a enfrentamientos con agentes.