Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson swiftly condemned the action.
“He just wants his own secret police force that will do publicity stunts whenever his poll numbers are sinking, whenever his jobs report shows a stagnating economy, whenever he needs another distraction from his failures,” he told reporters.
In this case, it’s not just performative, it is also evidence in the inevitable court proceedings that are about to happen regarding this. All the Chicago and Illinois politicians need to be very vocal that these troops are not wanted, and there is no emergency (other than whatever havoc these troops will cause).
At least the mayor knows what’s up:
“whenever he needs another distraction from his failures”. Very nicely stated; clear, accurate, and to the point.
In this case, it’s not just performative, it is also evidence in the inevitable court proceedings that are about to happen regarding this. All the Chicago and Illinois politicians need to be very vocal that these troops are not wanted, and there is no emergency (other than whatever havoc these troops will cause).
Fair warning, but Brandon Johnson is kinda ass as a mayor, with a somewhat dysfunctional appointment group
Hes kind of back and forth with some things good and some bad. Good speaker though which is good to have atm.