In a recent social media post, Donald Trump suggested sending troops to protect a shopping center in Chicago. The issue? The shopping center he mentioned doesn't exist anymore. Trump was talking about the Miracle Mile Shopping Center, which closed years ago. But Chicago has a famous shopping area called the Magnificent Mile. People online had a lot of fun pointing out this mistake.

Trump's post said the shopping center was failing and needed help. He even wrote in all caps, "CALL IN THE TROOPS, FAST, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! " Many people wondered why troops would be needed for empty stores. Some thought Trump might be confusing Chicago with another place, like Manhasset on Long Island, which has a Miracle Mile.

The mix-up led to jokes and criticism. Some people said Trump was living in the past, like the 1980s when malls were popular. Others brought up Trump's own struggles with empty spaces in his buildings, like Trump Tower. This tower has had trouble filling its stores for years.

The post also sparked a discussion about why in-person shopping has declined. Some blamed Trump's policies for this trend. Overall, the situation showed how Trump's words can cause confusion and laughter online.

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Trump's Confusion Over Chicago's Shopping Scene Sparks Laughter

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