Chicago’s far-left mayor-elect has a message for his citizens following a weekend of violence from rampaging teenagers.
Don’t blame the unruly mob.
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson (D) criticized those blaming the criminals:
“It is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities,” he said. “Our city must work together to create spaces for youth to gather safely and responsibly, under adult guidance and supervision, to ensure that every part of our city remains welcome for both residents and visitors.”
Bystanders filmed minors inciting mayhem near Chicago’s Millennium Park on Saturday night. A gunman in the crowd shot two teens. Elsewhere, participants beat at least one motorist as Chicago police officers escorted tourists to safety.
Another gathering took place Friday night on 31st Street Beach. It ended after a teenager suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh.
Johnson narrowly defeated his moderate opponent, Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas in this month’s mayoral runoff election.
The Daily Wire has more on the ongoing fallout:
Johnson was slammed for his statement by critics.
“You couldn’t even make it through the first paragraph without excusing the rioters,” one declared.
“They will get more of the unrest and looting since they are not being held responsible. It is the society’s fault, so individuals can do as pleased. Shame on the insanely Woke admin,” another added.
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Johnson, who served as Cook County Commissioner when he ran for mayor against Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, said on his campaign website that he would “work with police and first responders to invest in community-based interventions that de-escalate conflict, reduce violence and make our neighborhoods safer.” Vallas promised on his website that he would increase the number of sworn officers and considered public safety a “basic human right.”
Johnson is set to be sworn in as Chicago’s 57th mayor on May 15.
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The new mayor is living in La La land and if he doesen’t clamp down on the violent crowds he will be run out of town or will have to life in a basement somewhere out of view for his term……
Chicago, you got what you “F”ing voted for so enjoy hell and mass gang murders.
The new mayor is just as stupid and worthless as the last one. They have to start locking up these aholes and make them and there parents paid for all the damage
The new commie mayor is just another pile of poison dumped into America. The electorate deserve what they get! Unless of course all the city county and state “ELECTIONS” are rigged LIES, like the one they pulled on Trump, now!
Hummm I’m seeing the same issues and problems that have risen from the past… I see groups of one color in the middle of it all… but will they claim White Supremacy??? They are tearing up the town but then consider the voters elected him so now you live with the riots and unrest… you honestly think you can get them In A program to do art’s and crafts over looting.. murdering their own areas and such?? I Think Not!!!!
Hard to feel sorry for Chicago when YOU voted him in. Everyone thought Lori Lightweight was bad, maybe he will be as bad. (And the Black Hawks missed the playoffs too)
To prep city for Dems next year
Johnson = (Lightfoot) **100
I warned you not to get excited about Ms Max Headroom losing in a race of nine Democrats.
If this is the “prelude” to what Chicago is going to evolve into looks as if it’s going to be nothing more than a chaotic Hell Zone full of animals that are completely out of control and there will be NO protection for law abiding citizens.
The Democrats picked a great place to have their 2024 National Convention. Judging from last weekend’s activities, there are plenty of local ‘mostly peaceful protestors” ready and raring to go. If the city of Chicago does not get their policing act together by the Summer of 2024, the mayhem that erupted at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention is going to look like at picnic in the park.
Who in Chicago elects these losers?
Perhaps the city council will donate a few thousands of dollars for a combat park where the criminals could play war and shoot at each other. This would serve several purposes: 1, The public would be safer as the criminals would only be shooting at each other, 2 with each death, the number of criminals would decline making the whole city safer! Looks like a WIN-WIN situation to me!
So when did they make water cannons illegal?
Johnson is just typical of the leftist commie party hiding his party children.