Trump baselessly calls for Pritzker, Chicago mayor to be jailed

President Trump on Wednesday said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson should be jailed for "failing to protect Ice Officers."The big picture: Trump, who has a long history of saying political opponents should be put behind bars, is escalating his feud with leaders in Chicago, where his administration's immigration crackdown and troop deployment have been met with fervent opposition. Neither man has been accused of committing a crime.Trump's combative rhetoric follows a lawsuit from Illinois and Chicago seeking to block Trump's "unlawful" deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago.Driving the news: "Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday morning. "Governor Pritzker also!"Neither Pritkzer not Johnson's offices immediately responded to Axios' request for comment.However, both have rejected the idea that federal troops are needed in Chicago.Zoom out: An emboldened Trump has used the Justice Department to target his political foes, including former FBI director James Comey.He has also publicly demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi go after Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New York Attorney General Letitia James.State of play: Texas National Guard members arrived in the Chicago area Tuesday.More personnel are expected to hit the streets, as Trump authorized the deployment of some 300 Illinois National Guard members over the weekend. Catch up quick: The administration's "Operation Midway Blitz," aimed at detaining undocumented immigrants in the Chicago area, was already supplemented by armed federal agents. A number of chaotic and, at times, violent clashes involving federal agents led to the administration's escalation. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the city as a "war zone" Sunday, which Pritzker rebutted, saying, "They are the ones that are making it a war zone."Go deeper: "Enemy from within": Trump ramps up rhetoric against ChicagoEditor's note: This story has been updated with additional reporting.