New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (August 28) lashed out at Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over a spate of weekend violence in Chicago, claiming the Democratic leadership has failed to control crime.

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Governor Pritzker had 6 murders in Chicago this weekend. 20 people were shot. But he doesn't want to ask me for help. Can this be possible? The people are desperate for me to STOP THE CRIME, something the Democrats aren't capable of doing. STAY TUNED!!!"

Chicago has long been a focal point of Trump's criticism, with the Republican leader frequently highlighting violent crime in the city to attack Democratic officials. During his presidency, he repeatedly threatene...