Trump says people want federal help as Chicago Loop riot leaves 8 shot, 1 dead

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Chicagoans are asking to “bring in Trump” amid a recent crime wave in the Democratic-led city.

At least eight teenagers were shot, one fatally, and several police officers were attacked Friday after a riot broke out in the Chicago Loop, the city’s downtown central business district.

“Massive crime and rioting in the Chicago Loop area. Multiple police officers attacked and seriously injured. 300 people rioting, 6 shooting victims, 1 victim and 1 DEAD,” Trump wrote Saturday in a Truth Social article.

“Meanwhile, Governor Pritzker and the low-IQ mayor of Chicago are refusing federal help for a situation that could be quickly corrected,” he added. “People are chanting, BRING TRUMP!!!”

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., and Fox News anchor Bret Baier clashed in October over Chicago homicide data. (Breaking Tonight/Fox News Channel)

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The riot, which followed a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, broke out near State and Randolph streets around 10 p.m. Friday, FOX 32 Chicago. reported.

City Alderman Brian Hopkins of Chicago’s 2nd Ward said 300 juveniles were rioting and attacking police with sledgehammers and stun guns.

At least one police officer was hospitalized for his injuries, he confirmed.

At least six children were shot, including a 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds, a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old.

Less than an hour later, a 14-year-old boy was shot and later died at the hospital. An 18-year-old man was also injured.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump have clashed over law and order in the Blue City. (Scott Olson/Getty Images; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump says ‘incompetent’ Illinois governor and ‘no better’ Chicago mayor should call on him for help on crime.

The violent weekend came days after a man with a lengthy criminal history was accused of mercilessly setting a woman on fire while on a Chicago train.

Lawrence Reed, 50, who authorities say “had no business being on the streets,” is accused of committing a terrorist attack or other acts of violence against a public transit system.

Footage from the train shows Reed approaching behind a woman and pouring the liquid over her head and body before setting her on fire. (United States District Court documents)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson later called the train attack an “isolated incident.”

Records show Reed has been arrested at least a dozen times since 2017, with charges including aggravated arson and multiple counts of battery.

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Despite prosecutors’ request to keep him in custody, a Blue City judge released him into the community with an ankle monitor.