城市官员对中途Blitz行动后减少芝加哥犯罪率的联邦索赔提出异议,他们列举了先前存在的趋势以及由于与代理人的冲突而造成的信任受损。 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.

特朗普政府的国土安全部声称，自 9 月份的“中途岛闪电战行动”以来，芝加哥犯罪率有所下降，理由是枪击和抢劫案有所减少。 The Trump administration's DHS claims credit for a drop in Chicago crime since September's Operation Midway Blitz, citing reduced shootings and robberies. 然而,城市数据显示,在联邦特工人员抵达之前,犯罪率已呈下降趋势,这与全国趋势一致。 However, city data shows crime was already declining before federal agents arrived, following a national trend. 市长Brandon Johnson和Alderman Brian Hopkins拒绝接受联邦归属,批评侵略性策略,包括催泪瓦斯警察和一名一岁小孩的胡椒喷洒,他们说这损害了公众的信任。 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. 虽然该市支持有针对性的联邦帮助,但反对目前的做法。 While the city supports targeted federal help, it opposes the current approach. 边境巡逻队指挥官格雷戈里·博维诺准备离开芝加哥,前往北卡罗来纳州夏洛特开展类似行动,因为联邦参与地方公共安全的紧张局势持续存在。 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.