Top DOJ officials defend National Guard deployments to Chicago Deputy AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel defend deploying the National Guard to Chicago, blaming local leaders for surging crime and "domestic terrorist" violence. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE:  As the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts are met with continued resistance in Chicago, FBI Director Kash Patel passionately defended the bureau’s supporting role in the Windy City,