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Chicago Mayor Johnson Slams Trump Amid Hiring Controversy

5/24/2025

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, grappling with a federal investigation into his race-based hiring practices, unleashed a fiery tirade against President Trump, branding him a "racist monster." With a dismal approval rating of 6.6%, Johnson claims Trump jeopardizes his diverse administration, while critics like Senator Mike Lee warn that his hiring policies could breach civil rights laws.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, grappling with a federal investigation into his race-based hiring practices, unleashed a fiery tirade against President Trump, branding him a "racist monster." With a dismal approval rating of 6.6%, Johnson claims Trump jeopardizes his diverse administration, while critics like Senator Mike Lee warn that his hiring policies could breach civil rights laws.