Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized President-elect Trump, calling him a threat to everything sensible and accusing him of wanting to dismantle public education and create chaos within the country. Johnson emphasized the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for immigrants and refugees, regardless of who is in the White House. He urged Trump to work with Congress to create sensible immigration legislation instead of creating upheaval and chaos.
Johnson’s comments drew a response from the Trump-Vance transition team, who stated that no policy should be considered official unless it comes directly from President Trump. They emphasized that Trump was re-elected by a significant margin and has a mandate to implement the promises he made during his campaign. Despite this, Johnson continued to criticize Trump and declared that he will not allow the President to play games with the people of Chicago, stating that if Trump wants to work with the city, he will have a partner, but if he wants to threaten them, he has declared opposition to them.
The mayor accused Trump of being a threat not only to undocumented immigrants but also to Black families, highlighting the need to protect all residents of the city. Johnson’s comments come amidst growing frustration from Chicago residents over the allocation of taxpayer money to support illegal immigrants while the city’s crime rate continues to rise. In a meeting in February, locals expressed anger towards city officials for approving funding to support migrants while crime levels continued to soar.
Despite Johnson’s criticisms of Trump, the President was re-elected by a significant margin and is expected to implement the promises he made during his campaign. The Trump-Vance transition team emphasized that no policy should be considered official unless it comes directly from the President. Johnson’s comments have drawn criticism from some residents who are frustrated with the city’s policies regarding illegal immigration and crime rates.
Johnson’s comments reflect the growing tension between city officials and residents over the allocation of taxpayer money to support illegal immigrants. While Johnson continues to criticize Trump and his policies, some residents are expressing frustration with the city’s priorities and the impact of these policies on the community. The ongoing debate highlights the challenges facing cities like Chicago in balancing the needs of different populations and addressing key issues such as immigration and crime rates.
