Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Responds to Trump's Call for His Jailing

Response to Trump's Accusations

• 🎙️ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dismisses Donald Trump's call for his and Governor Pritzker's jailing as the words of an "unstable, unhinged" individual and a "threat to our democracy."
• ✊ Johnson states he is "not going anywhere" and will remain firm as mayor of Chicago, vowing to defend the city.
• ⚖️ He notes this is not the first time Trump has unjustly called for the arrest of a Black man.

Texas National Guard Deployment

• 🚫 Mayor Johnson states there has been no communication with his administration regarding the deployment of Texas National Guard troops.
• 📜 He asserts that President Trump is operating outside the Constitution and that the deployment is illegal and unconstitutional, citing a similar ruling in Oregon.
• ❓ The mission and powers of the Texas National Guard troops are currently under judicial review in Illinois.

Federal Actions and Protests

• ⚠️ Johnson criticizes the White House's justification under Title Ten, stating the ultimate goal is to deploy the military into American cities.
• 💥 He highlights recent incidents where federal agents allegedly escalated violence, including shooting and killing a person and using tear gas on local police officers.
• ✊ The mayor reaffirms Chicago's commitment to protecting the fundamental right to peaceful assembly and protest.

Executive Orders and Public Spaces

• ✍️ Mayor Johnson has signed three executive orders to protect the right to protest and inform citizens of their rights.
• 🚫 New ordinances prevent ICE from using public property like school parking lots and library parking lots to prepare weapons or disappear families.
• 🚨 He describes a recent incident involving Black Hawk helicopters and armed men confronting residents as an "attack on our democracy" and "tyranny."

Public Safety and Federal Policy

• 📉 Johnson highlights that Chicago has seen a decrease in homicides, shootings, and shooting victims, attributing this to local efforts.
• 🚫 He criticizes federal policies, including defunding violence prevention programs, cutting the ATF budget, and defunding education and healthcare systems.
• 🤝 Mayor Johnson calls for working people across the country to unite against what he perceives as authoritarianism and to defend democracy.