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Critics have accused the governor of delaying or avoiding calling in the National Guard out of political motives or aspirations. The governor dismisses these claims as "silly" and "ridiculous," asserting that the federal government, under President Biden, is actively encouraging him to request National Guard support, but he has declined. Instead, he emphasizes their preference for civilian law enforcement assistance, such as FBI, ATF, and DEA operations, to target drug and gun trafficking coming into Illinois.