Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has found himself at the center of a political storm after labeling President Donald Trump a "monster" for initiating a federal probe against him.
The controversy erupted following Johnson's remarks at a church gathering in Woodlawn, Illinois, where he expressed a preference for hiring black individuals, whom he described as more generous than their white counterparts. This statement has prompted the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into potential racial discrimination within his administration.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, Johnson addressed the media on Wednesday, attributing the investigation to what he perceives as President Trump's racial bias. "As far as, you know, the presidents animus towards women, people of color, working people, we have always known who he has been. This is not a surprise. Hes a monster," Johnson asserted.
He further defended his administration's diversity, stating, "We have the most diverse administration in the history of Chicago, and he is threatened by that." Johnson suggested that the President's actions stem from fear, saying, "You can tell when someone is fearful is because they act out. We have a president that is screaming and having tantrums right now because we have an administration that reflects the city of Chicago, but he would much rather have administrations that reflect the country club. Period."
During his church appearance, Johnson proudly highlighted the significant roles held by black individuals within his administration. "There are detractors that will push back on me and say, you know, the only thing that the mayor talks about is the hiring of black people," he remarked. "No, what Im saying is, when you hire our people, we always look out for everybody else. We are the most generous people on the planet."
He elaborated on the key positions occupied by black individuals, including the Deputy Mayor for Business and Economic Neighborhood Development, the Department of Planning and Development, and the Chief Operations Officer, among others.
In response to these developments, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has reached out to Johnson, seeking clarification on his hiring practices. "If these kind of hiring decisions are being made for top-level positions in your administration, then it begs the question whether such decisions are also being made for lower-level positions," Dhillon wrote in her letter.
This inquiry underscores the broader implications of Johnson's hiring policies and their potential impact on the city's governance.
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