Washington, Sept. 2 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Chicago is the world's most criminal city in terms of murders.
"CHICAGO IS THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He added in another post that at least 54 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, and eight people were killed, which is "similar" to the last two weekends.
"Chicago is the worst and most dangerous city in the World, by far. [Illinois Governor JB] Pritzker needs help badly, he just doesn't know it yet. I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago will be safe again, and soon," Trump said.
Earlier in the day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump would deliver an "exciting" statemen...