Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the president Donald Trump “Monster,” US Senators Mike Lee and R. Luta accused the mayor of violating the law.
“We have condemned the president of Animus against women, people of color,” Johnson said. [and] Working people. ”
“We always knew who he was,” he declared. “This is no surprise. He is a monster. The era. We have the most diverse administration in Chicago’s history. He is threatened by it.”
Fox News Digital contacted the White House for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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The mayor’s fiery comments come in the context of the Department of Justice opening an investigation into whether Chicago is engaged in racial-based discrimination.
“Our investigation is based on information that suggests you made employment decisions based on your race,” the letter signed by the Attorney General of the Civil Rights Bureau, Civil Rights Division, Hermeet Dillon I declare it.
The letter refers to comments made by the mayor while speaking to Dr. Byron T. Brager, pastor of the Apostle Church of God.
During the exchange, Johnson points out the various roles occupied by black individuals, saying, “When you ask, it means that people in my administration will focus on the interests of all people, how do you ensure that our people have the opportunity to grow their businesses.
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Dillon’s message to the mayor states that he “has not reached a conclusion on the subject of the investigation.”
“The mayor of Chicago is trying to find it.” Mike Lee It is declared in the X post. “Racism is illegal.”
“There’s nothing like a merciless, racist employment policy,” Lee said elsewhere. post. “After Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson broke the law and bragged about it, his administration doesn’t tolerate it, so he calls Trump a monster,” Lee wrote, adding, “He’s trying to find him.”
Senator Mike Lee, left, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. (Ting Shen/AFP via Getty Images | Graeme Sloan in the Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The mayor’s news office also did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment by the time of publication.
