FIERY: Citizen After Citizen Excoriates Chicago Mayor, City Council Over Migrants

At today's Chicago City Council Meeting, several citizens voiced their displeasure with the leadership of the city as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presided.
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[@jamieweithman3944]

Don't they understand that Brandon Johnson isn't going to hear anything they have to say. the only way anything will change is if they VOTE HIM OUT.

[@srhfadoodle6259]

🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

[@lauriedavis5137]

Voting for a Democrat continually will only keep getting the same outcome. If you want change, vote differently.

[@ginaturner7755]

Don't worry the Hispanic community will vote him out. They will put their own in his position. It's time to stop fighting for all these other races and fight for your on people. The other races are not fighting for you.

[@Oceanusnovas-um2zf]

YOU RIGHT.

[@okeydokey2337]

In IL they can't vote him out because the vote has been rigged for DECADES. The state congress has been DOMINATED by a Democrat super majority since at least the 1960's which is impossible. The entire state of IL is SOLID red barring Chicago and some surrounding suburbs. Chitcago is by far the most corrupt city in the entire country.

[@AncientM4riner]

As a white immigrant from Poland, it took me 10 years to become a USA citizen. I stand with every American Citizen, regardless of race or affiliation. This country is being sold out. The reaction of the woman in purple at 1:19 is very telling. No compassion or empathy from them? Have no compassion or mercy for them. Kudos to the citizens for speaking out, being constructive, and keeping civil.

[@wizerdjuice9589]

Thank you for coming to the USA and becoming a citizen.

[@ThorIsBoss]

@AncientM4riner Best post

[@karenr.3597]

Here in Texas, we have tried for years to get this Message Out, about Illegals...it is NOT a black or white ect problem, It's an American Citizen Problem! God Bless✝ TRUMP2024❤🤍💙

[@champie3368]

I'm Asian and took me 9 yrs to be a US Citizen. I followed every egal ways to be here and resected every law of the AMerican Land. . Trump 2024🎉🎉

[@bigron8346]

God Bless.

[@eduarudor1838]

Im a Mexican living in Mexico and I agree with the people of the United States. The Govt can’t house homeless in their own country but they can house the immigrants. Each government needs to put its people first. Wherever it may be

[@js5787]

Thank you for understanding how a lot of us feel. Many Blessings to you.

[@user-xq2wn5wf7g]

Dumb leaders!

[@L.M.425]

That's Right

[@ecclairmayo4153]

❤🇺🇲🇲🇽❤

[@Jianju69]

This is ostensibly about human rights, yet in truth it's about gaming our political system to keep Democrats in power.

[@js5787]

That woman in purple is a disgrace, smirking, laughing, and rolling her eyes while the people that pay taxes, and live there are treated like dirt.

[@Renee-is-love]

RIGHT same thing I said

[@averageperson2177]

She hates her life.. don’t kid yourself.

[@angieherrera1850]

and she gets paid well to sit there by the same people she is disrespecting.

[@PresleysMom]

@js5787 Quit hosting on the Mayotte white woman!! Take responsibility for the black democrats who accepted illegal immigrants and voted for sanctuary city! You want change and improvement VOTE RED!!!!

[@aliciahammett3641]

The lady on the other side didn't even look up to the people when they were talking. One guy finally called her out to pay attention.

[@patrickbrannen2887]

Hey Chicago in these illegal immigrant hotels do you think you could spare a few rooms for a homeless American citizen or possibly a homeless American veteran?

[@gilraybaker826]

They ought to hand over their council seats to homeless vets.

[@lace1245]

@@gilraybaker826yes! The people who fight for it should be the people who make the decisions. Instead, they’re the ones suffering and struggling in many cases, while other people determine what’s worth it and what isn’t.

[@tammyhavlik1015]

Support RFKjr for President and we could actually get stuff done.

[@Powerduo88]

​​@@tammyhavlik1015 Maybe but I don't trust any Dem!

[@kelleywooding8349]

NO KENNEDY'S I live in Massachusetts we are done with them TRUMP2024❤

[@vanthonyfree3583]

Black people of Chicago you should vote all of those people out of office.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

They won’t. They will vote Democrat until the end of time.

[@sharonabbott1099]

We'll try. Our election system is crooked.

[@MARANATHA-AMEN]

Jessica Jackson is giving the facts. The elected officials don't care.

[@gloriaevans6359]

They will just vote them back in.

[@OleFranky]

Republicans using this as a golden opportunity to get new voters.

[@Keonahawk24]

If you voted democrat…. You voted for this and should take responsibility for what’s happened in your community and country.

[@mardosavage6426]

Yup 💯💯💯

[@dtllcmotorsportwa]

They did and they don't understand and never will...

[@HEAVENLYSONGBIRD777]

Some may have and Some may not have, there was so much ballot fraud…and they coming around again with it!! They the main line Dems are very quiet, which means they’re planning grand fraud storm #2. Probably, using the new illegals they gave SS numbers.

[@minoxidilbeardandhairprodu4598]

Ok sure where their closest shelter so I can volunteer in it?

[@mikechevreaux7607]

Biden Appealing To Blacks By Saying They're Not Black IF They Vote For Trump.

[@abanobmikaeel3169]

Not a single one of them is engaged and listening to the citizens that are paying their taxes, outrageous.. our politicians forgot who they work for

[@denno3124]

I'm not going to get on them for that...nobody wants to be screamed at meeting after meeting. I wouldn't look at you either, screaming at me just because it's public comment...nobody has to look at you in the eyes with full attention because you're screaming at them.

[@contentofcharacter]

Interesting that they are so concerned about the use of profanity because “people of all age are listening” but they have no problem putting pornography in the school libraries where kids can learn about oral and anal sex in graphic detail. What a bunch of hypocrites!

[@chrhadden]

you have known all along this is very strange you just didnt want to sound crazy but you knew this is just to crazy God has us all this is going exactly as he planned do not be afraid

[@user-tl3dd4nk8l]

Whatttt😡 I went to school in Chicago and they really thought us . And now that they are going to pay for harming are children

[@angelo_giachetti]

An experiment on inner city kids, black kids. Thank old Joe democrats. But come November you have a choice. Vote Republican.

[@AndreKing4]

Kids don’t read books they have phones . You on the internet to much

[@Me-tj4ln]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@sarahcasey7172]

Exactly what Trump said in 2016: “They’re not sending their best”. Chicago residents still voted for HRC. Now do they see Trump was right or still vote Democrat?

[@ancelmosalgado4585]

He was talking about Mexicans . These migrants are from Venezuela. The people of Mexico living in Mexico have complained about these migrants. Shit , even the Mexicans in little village don't want the their. If you ain't from Chicago, little village is a Mexican neighborhood on the south side of Chicago

[@bluefalcon3ID]

They'll def still vote for dems like they have for 50 years

[@Arkansas223]

@@bluefalcon3ID Your a fool

[@Fade2BlackSS]

​@@bluefalcon3IDFacts. Been in Chicago all my life and people are brainwashed. Even when I was younger and didn't know any better my family always told me just to vote blue. People now are just blindly voting or not voting at all.

[@Fade2BlackSS]

​​@@ancelmosalgado4585There's some truth to this as well. My gf is Mexican. Her family is originally from Guerrero. When we met she was in the process of getting her papers. For her, it took around 7 years. I'm saying all this to say that the people who came here and did the work and fought through that shit are upset. They didn't get any handouts or free housing.

[@genegeorge8529]

Vote these people out of office, or recall them from their office. They work for you the people.

[@mob4336]

They need to get fired/ voted out ASAP

[@rcruzthomas]

This. Recall election if they can. California has some experience here with recalling their governors.

[@Jianju69]

@@rcruzthomas It never works. The same stupid people vote to keep them in place.

[@anthonyhart9400]

The woman speaker who spoke about Scarface, spoke truth. The politicians didn’t even listen to the speakers…the train has left the station for regular American citizens of all groups.

[@thisworldhasgonemad]

Maybe if they came in and talked about more then just protecting only the black people and reparations it would've been easier to listen to. All I heard was whining over who is entitled to the free money more. They want to be treated as equals all while screaming about wanting to be treated differently than everyone else because they are owed it. They treat white people like crap but then get mad because the white man doesn't give them free money.

[@DeshaunDamon]

You can say that again!

[@murcoxc]

The council is blatantly disrespectful.

[@jgstargazer]

That's what I was going to say. Their attention was somewhere else as if he was unimportant.

[@Joce123]

​@@jgstargazerBecause to them this gentleman is unimportant they are disregarding.

[@jgstargazer]

@@Joce123: All those who wanted to speak should have said to the council that they would wait till they all were finished with what they were doing so they would have their full attention. The council was so disrespectful.

[@joannporter3819]

Yes they are disgraceful. These officials that are supposed to us don't care. It's blatant disrespect. Vote them all out! Bye!

[@jewsrbad]

Blacks cannot run the magnitude of 200 years ago civilization let alone this one or the one thats getting built. We are going to conquer the galaxy. Imagine the logistics... ...

[@indianarentalgroupllc5196]

Pay attention for heavens sake. Listen to the American people. This mayor and staff should be ashamed of themselves not giving their 100% attention. There’s such a disconnect.

[@sdhscrosscountry]

I agree. Both those women on the Council want even look at the speaker.

[@DS-hs7fd]

Totally!

[@TheSaturnV]

Their disconnect is very much on purpose. Our government is mostly paid-off puppets.

[@user-hi4ts3fi7n]

They believe themselves to be better than the other people, especially the ones that disagree with them! I lived in Chicago in the middle and late 70s and cannot believe this council and mayor is allowing total destruction of this great city! They should be dragged out of office! The first Mayor Daley is turning in his grave!

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

And i hope this will be the reason they will all be voted out.

[@megg.6651]

When the woman talked about Cuba sending their criminals here - that's what Trump was talking about - and he was labeled a racist - so, now what do you think?

[@zuurg4402]

OBAMA LET CUBANS IN WITH TPS... MOST CUBANS STAY IN MIAMI AND GENERALLY VOTE RED.. TRUMP WAS TALKING ABOUT MEXICANS, MEXICANS BEEN HERE SINCE THE LONGEST.

[@Sunshine-lo6vd]

Yup !

[@davidrobinson8337]

Mariel. And these Latin American countries are doing the same damn thing. The Venezuelian's

[@Trungthu1616]

Well Trump is the biggest Criminal himself.

[@joenice5494]

Don’t generalize. Lots of illegals come and work hard. Stay out of trouble and don’t live from government’s aid.

[@brendalacroix3791]

They aren't even looking at them when they speak.😢

[@changaricochepe8914]

Of course they are not, it is a show they have to do they are just characters, puppets

[@kirknunya4291]

And the mayor stands up there like he’s taking all this in. He couldn’t give a sh*t less what these people are saying.

[@anonymouslee8287]

Undercover mayor, the king's, puppet!!!..Trump!.😮😮

[@wildwaning9427]

His body language is so loud and uncomfortable it's ridiculous.

[@anonymouslee8287]

He's an undercover puppet!!!..

[@samsonbabayan6894]

We do and God the judge of the universe does.God bless America Red white yellow brown

[@ironaddicted]

He's thinking about the back room and under the table deals he making. This is just for show, doesn't mean anything

[@bigrobbo7874]

As a white man from south Arkansas i am saddened and angered by the atrocities these citizens are being forced upon them.

[@peterhendricksen6946]

White boy here these black people are my fellow american citizens I feel for them all.Trump needs to get to Chicago for a rally

[@user-jp9gf1wg4y]

This will be inflicted onto everyone in the country as Biden, Mayorkas and their Soros regime are destroying our country. All of the politicians are part of it.

[@fred2320]

They voted for this. They didn’t think it would happen.

[@goosecouple]

"Election has consequences." - obama

[@tcalip2968]

I appreciate the Sista stating the statistics of the serious crimes by her Black Chicagoans. I am not going to behave like that is okay ever. I am not going to behave like allowing other Races to sit on the City Council and ignore the pleas of these serious crimes are okay. In order to help our Black People. Our Black People have to help us and STOP attacking us when we fight for better conditions by going behind our backs and tearing up the City making us look like fools. We cannot fight for People who do not have enough respect to value Black lives. That is a waste of time. We can only fight for Black People that fight for Themselves and not be the problem in our Communities by attacking those of us that has proven we earned change and a place in our Community. A lot of the other Races are just as wild and act out so there should not be any Race on any City Council pointing the finger at a specific Race. They should be on the City Council coming up with fast resolutions to prevent serious crimes immediately. I am not about to be silent when the haters come for Me. I say what I say. I mean what I say. I proved what I said. Thanks for sharing.

[@DarthPookie101]

As an American, I can honestly say I am proud to share this country with these patriots and countrymen who are standing up for their communities and more importantly their country. Keep up your dedication and know that the rest of the country supports your cares and concerns. This is what it means to be American, God bless you in all you do.

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Pity about the racist dude at the start though lol.

[@JohnM-sw4sc]

@@AmonAnon-vw3hr he was pretty based actually

[@firefighterd1265]

All those council members sitting there having sidebar conversations, not really caring about the public comments. They are just checking the box so they can say they allowed the public to "have a voice."

[@proteusaugustus]

Just their turning their backs shows how entitled they are.

[@chrhadden]

its not what you think. dont let them scare you gather with friends and family trust no one else

[@grahamdougherty226]

Yet these people will vote for them again!

[@PaulFugate-cc7mn]

They sure will.

[@proteusaugustus]

@@grahamdougherty226 It's very sad. Isn't it. I'm sorry that is happening.

[@thomasholt63]

​@@chrhaddenyeah forever form a crazy militia group 😂🎉😅😊

[@ninalong6710]

Vote Democrat and that's what you get.

[@chopperchopper1418]

Left Wing Right Wing Same bird they got you hating just what they wanted n you bought it

[@guillermoivandiaz1803]

​@chopperchopper1418 uh no! Not the same at all!

[@charleslaverygospeltruckin6176]

​@@chopperchopper1418That would be 100% true if Trump was another License Politician attorney who were in the BARR Association Club where only licensed attorneys can be a member. That's what takes your comment 100% way down because TRUMPS not one and the only one that can go after the law breakers. He could careless who's a lawyer or not...News Media will never tell you that! That's why we voted Him in 2016 Him and Reagan are the only 2 presidents we've had that wasn't licensed attorneys! Common sense isn't Common no more!!

[@kenn1320]

@@chopperchopper1418 ya Dems say that when people wise up.

[@earlr9381]

@@kenn1320 No its True what @chopperchopper1418 said. People are loyal to $$ no mater if they are Red or Blue, Black or White Trump was different because he had $$ before he was President. That's why he needs to be made poor or have the same fate as Alexei Navalny Judas Iscariot Betrays Jesus: The Love of Money He chose money instead of God. Thirty silver coins instead of infinite love. That's EXACTLY what we do to each other when we REJECT Jesus Christ and refuse to live in Faith.

[@beast6029]

This is so sad. We live in a time now that if you put a homeless veteran side to side with an illegal immigrant, our government would give our tax payer dollars, our resources to the illegal immigtant but not to the veteran. SO SAD!!!!

[@sonja3296]

You're so right & it's so sad 😢. I'm a retired vet but 2 weeks ago I was trying to help a vet that has been staying with her sister for 4 months but was told she has to find a place to live. The crisis hotline for vets said they can't help her unless the homeless shelters have no room or AFTER she's already been put out. This is in Hampton, Virginia!!! How SICKENING is that. This is not a young female veteran but a 67 (almost 68) yr old female vet with congestive heart failure & chronic anemia. I was shocked at the less than $600 she receives a month for PTSD & around $800 for social security. She qualifies for affordable housing but every where I took her has waiting lists for days, but illegal immigrants can immediately be placed in hotels while American citizens are facing homelessness instead of being put in a hotel to HELP THEM get out of the cold! If I didn't have children & grandchildren in this country I declare I'd become a citizen elsewhere. Lord help our nation 🙏🏽😢🪖✝️☝🏽

[@khismet]

Corruption

[@ecclairmayo4153]

It's disgusting. Those veterans paid their dues

[@DFord-rv3nz]

There's no more white and black there's only Americans first. If we don't stick together and fix this mess no one else is going to do it for us. I'm a white 52-year-old Republican and I'm telling you everyone is equal and everyone needs to lift each other up equally. This is the perfect opportunity Nationwide for equality in every way. The majority of Americans are low income or low income families and we're all looked over no one's ever handed me anything I've had to work for everything and I don't have much

[@pgdarling301]

🙌

[@kierrawinters4529]

Love this comment. It is so true it has never been a better time to come together. It's out of hand WE THE PEOPLE this is our COUNTRY we must protect it for our families and the generations to come.

[@DFord-rv3nz]

@@kierrawinters4529Thank you. We need each other so badly. Some will not agree with each other's thoughts but that's what makes friendships fun.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

this times a million!

[@imetaboyiusedtoknow8308]

Sorry, this is untrue.

[@sallymiller4973]

I'm a white woman who feels these citizens who spoke out are being treated like trash! Thank you for your courage in speaking out!

[@brucebeamon5460]

TOO BAD it went in one ear and out the other those politicians with THERE AGENDA couldn’t CARE LESS about what the CITIZENS HAD TO SAY ! Just going though a formality…. And then carry on BUSINESS AS USUAL !

[@fordjubilee]

AMEN, that is EXACTLY what happen.

[@fitfusion180]

I'm from Liberia i couldn't even come to America as a child refugee. I had to go thru the process of coming here after my parents filed to have me here. I spent 15 years until i can become a Citizen. Working and paying taxes but couldn't get financial aid to attend college. Now they're just handing it out. Thats not right or fair.

[@Bwilli1990]

My parents are Liberians!🇱🇷 My parents both have bachelor degrees my father has a degree in civil engineering and my mother has a degree in nursing. I have a degree in associate in arts and a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary entrepreneurship studies. My parents came in the 1980’s and my father has ZERO sympathy for the migrants. We live in Florida and when me and my dad go to the hope depot we see some migrants advertising for their services. I work two jobs and as a very hardworking man I have no sympathy for people that want handouts by the way my father is kru and my mother is grebo.

[@jackhammer8563]

That mayor and that entire city council wasn't listening to anything their constituents had to say. That was revolting to watch.

[@whitehaze259]

Maybe those poor black people should think before voting.

[@fredfarkle-bp9en]

maybe

[@johnbaran577]

They never do…..

[@RightToFreedomGirl]

@White : why did unvote for Lightfoot? She was a tyrant. What choices did they have?

[@kess6698]

They do. They think they will get lots of free stuff but they are pissed off now because the invaders are getting their money.

[@yvonneconte3040]

They'll never think

[@backroadswingrider854]

To the 3rd public speaker Jessica Jackson. As an old and incidentally just happened to be white man from Texas. I applaud you for speaking the truth the atrocities forced by policies of the Biden administration and this Chicago administration upon your community while crime runs rampant and the homeless and American vets sleep on the street, while our own children go without food and medical care is disgusting. We are really trying in Texas to secure our borders, to stop the fentanyl, to stop human trafficking and sex slaves. As a white man I would be downright proud to invite you down to our border and see the infiltration of America. I would proudly stand by your side and raise our hands, Not for Black and White, but United as proud Americans of all races united for our own country, our own children, our honorable vets and not willing to accept the greatest invasion of America. God bless you Ms Jessica Jackson. We in Texas stand with you.

[@user-ei9tu8go4g]

That was very well said.

[@josecornero6029]

Yess that's right. Donald Trump is the solution for our nation other than that America will be no longer a great country. Trump 2024.

[@connienolt4708]

Yes, the BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LEFT OUR COUNTRY BE INVADED, I AM APPAULD TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED!!!

[@user-ei9tu8go4g]

@@josecornero6029 I'm an Independent,there's no one else, what is your suggestion? That we take the whole world in and suffer for it? That's what is going to ruin the country. I've never been a big fan of Trump but what else can we do?

[@catrinaa4315]

Amen❤🇺🇲

[@annabambus6572]

Those 2 women talking non-stop during what the 3rd man is saying is absolutely appalling. It is SO disrespectful. I am thoroughly disgusted. I would NEVER let the Senior High students l teach EVER behave in that way to ANYONE who is addressing a matter in the class. I wish someone would call them out. They are mannerless children, who should never be there if this is their attitude to speakers.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

The woman in purple was laughing at the speakers. She needs decorum

[@Terradiva]

“They’re junkin up our country….” Our lawmakers are doing just that.

[@screwuse9032]

Question can this Mayor be impeached for treason

[@chada.bishop307]

He can be recalled like his predecessor.

[@Aireck174]

You can't blame Johnson for doing the things he said he would if he was elected.

[@chrhadden]

hes going to hell soon enough dont let them scare you god will not let us suffer go be with family

[@jeffc2630]

Where's the "treason" ? Go on where ? The laws stated for treason ? Not Empty-Gs opinion that's just trash !

[@user-md6ii4zb9p]

He can be RECALLED...But you think the VOTERS that voted for Him Have any Guts to Stand up to someone THEY VOTED for ..😂😂😂😂

[@SnarlaRae]

Does anyone else see how certain groups are being used as Useful Idiots?

[@paulasoutchek3747]

Oh yeah, that why their being put into politics. Johnson is a tool. They'll all pay too. Karine too.

[@jamesalann2261]

Every 4 years….again, and again, and again

[@Rekles]

We’re all being used

[@emmanuelking9988]

Unfortunately, people don't see or understand this. They don't know history and how it repeats itself. They don't know the ideology of communism and how sinister it is.

[@O.B.Runs-Kinobi]

Got to find a good use for everybody,I guess. This happened to us already.. all of OUR tax money started going to welfare and section 8.. OUR money.. and yet they’ve always cried about being victims while not once offering anything to the world.. we gave sports and games and all technologies and medicines but “we’re the racist” here lol..

[@petersverd699]

The public sounds like they are not being listened to, let alone being heard.

[@tritontransport]

A citizen should be given more than 3 minutes to speak and speak as long as they want. By having time limits to address your elected officials is in my opinion violating the first amendment at its core

[@mob4336]

What’s going on is wrong period …. Regardless of race. Americans need to be taken care of first.

[@ethellws]

It’s sad and so disrespectful that none of those officials weren’t even listening to that citizen speak. They all were busy doing something else and ignoring him.

[@jacquelinerussell8530]

We are just another taken for granted democratic vote whereby we do not demand anything in return

[@marcocella590]

The American People are listening!! I can tell you that.... we are coming together!

[@YooperJoy11]

Disgraceful 😢

[@desordenpublico]

Clean the goddamn house vote them out , that woman being there for 24 yrs ? Doing what? Nahhh like Martin Lawrence used to say “ get the stepping”

[@munsterr777-iz2ow]

They might've forgotten that they were on camera and were actually being recorded

[@shespeaks2441]

American citizens of all races, colors, and creeds it's time to stand up and take our country back.

[@tammyhavlik1015]

It seems as though we need a way to recall people who disregard their oath of office.

[@patdriver5696]

By voting for Trump.

[@BRockIITWi]

It's hard to unite when race is so important to people. We are all Americans. Start seeing yourself as an individual, not a skin color. We should unite over our country, not our race.

[@jamescash887]

@@BRockIITWithat’s a nice thought but I am not uniting with these people. They have sh*t on Texas for years. They did this to themselves. Good luck is what I say.

[@BRockIITWi]

@jamescash887 There are lots of black folks who don't do this. Again, let's stop looking at race. There's tons of white liberals who act the same way. To place it on one race is ridiculous. Yes, there is a problem in the black community to excuse racist behavior from black folks, but your logic will lead to it never ending

[@stormwarning1235]

It is amazing how LITTLE the council cares about what these people are telling them. THEY DON'T CARE!

[@athanasssiosangelopoulos1287]

The only thing they care about is THEIR paycheck.

[@mob4336]

It’s sad but true. We need to vote people that want to do the right thing. And help American citizens.

[@brutallyhonest5392]

exaclty us us us me me me is all they talk about

[@DavidBryant]

Brandon Mohawk Johnson is one of the most bought and paid for NPC’s I’ve ever seen! The powers at be got him by the balls

[@keithbowers4119]

What balls?

[@avawilliams4227]

Mohawk? I thought that was one of his horns trying to break through.

[@maryadkins1661]

You forgot to mention the NY mayor.

[@shoeshoe5253]

Fauxhawk

[@thomasholt63]

​@@shoeshoe5253😅😅😅

[@alexcajiao7489]

The mayor is not doing your bidding Chicagoans! He’s doing the bidding of the people in Washington!

[@beebee4334]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@diamond13130]

That’s absolutely correct!

[@guriqbal]

How come there is so much Racism in Black which is so easily ignored and clapped upon...😮

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Hatred is engraved upon the African soul, always has been.

[@gregwelsh2985]

They should have to sit there and listen to anyone who wants to speak. What's this 30 minute crap? Bunch of hypocrites.

[@RM-lk1so]

Take CARE OF OUR HOUSE FIRST. HOW DARE ANYONE ALLOW thier oun CHILDREN TO GO HUNGRY BEFORE ANOTHER. That is not only criminal its PURE EVIL

[@ma32851]

I understand the anger , but imagine a white man standing up to a white mayor and accusing him of not defending whites.

[@floridacracker-cn4nt]

Word yo.

[@kennethcarroll5420]

How many politicians do you know that actually look out for people of any color? Thank you

[@floridacracker-cn4nt]

@@kennethcarroll5420 they pretend to.

[@DavidBryant]

Y’all do it all the time with presidents, lawyers, cops, the list goes on and on

[@t-nutz3370]

​@@kennethcarroll5420the white ones have to pander to everyone or else they'll get accused of being racist. Only black politicians can focus only helping an making it all about black people an people act shocked when they get exposed for being corrupt AF. 🤡🌎

[@ginamariadirocco3095]

Jessica Jackson if your reading this I had chills from your speech pulling those lines from Scarface was brilliant and scary.

[@anthonybaksys8639]

They don’t care about you, the community, or the city, what you need to understand is that they are just entertaining your complaints and grievances, but they will do nothing about it. stop electing people who don’t care!!!

[@watergrass2135]

It took me 33 yrs to get my dream car, a Corvette. These people want their dreams to happen over night?! This is outrageous!

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

Short time horizon.

[@joanns7842]

Way to go, Chicago Black People! We love you and support your fight against ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION! You are making your voice heard!

[@22trem]

They voted for it...

[@snsixstringerfjb7730]

I'm white and I approve this message. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@kenn1320]

@@22trem And like all these sanctuary cities, they didnt have a problem with illegal migration till it was on their door step. Thank you Abbott for opening so many eyes to the problem.

[@barbhurst4367]

I'm white also, and STAND BESIDE ALL the black voices I've heard in this meeting!!!❤️ (NOT the politicians!)

[@kenyanr1]

Speaking out publicly, voting blue quietly

[@sambush1032]

Chicago voted for all of it.

[@hillsane9262]

No they did not vote for all this!

[@sambush1032]

They definitely voted for all of it. The democrats haven’t pretended that they weren’t hell bent on the destruction of the U.S. for at least 15 years. Low information voters get what they get.

[@chrisfrazier8273]

Hard to believe Chicago could have done worse in a mayor.

[@Undefeatedatoutwittingcons]

That woman that spoke gave me chills I love my people man and I Love America

[@johnkramer9870]

The city of Chicago deserves better than Brandon Johnson.

[@tonyploma2330]

Not really

[@handsomestik]

THEY VOTE FOR THIS! and they will do it again

[@anthonym6119]

@@handsomestik you might not realize this but he didn’t get 100 percent of the votes

[@BB27626]

@@handsomestiknot black Americans. Maybe Chicago liberals and progressives but the black community is spent.

[@samsonbabayan6894]

Problem is DEMS are stealing the election with Dominion software

[@user-zy3qj2hb2s]

Who would have thought someone could be worse than lightfoot. Johnson has achieved that goal.

[@gdiaz8827]

What did u expect when they vote by race not qualifications

[@user-zy3qj2hb2s]

Agreed, it’s the voters fault @@gdiaz8827

[@user-hi4ts3fi7n]

At least Lori Lightfoot would keep you laughing! This Brandon Johnson is a disgrace to Chicago! Check out his bank accounts! See how much they have risen since he took over! Sellout!

[@fairuz444]

Johnson inherited this mess from previous mayors. They all said immigrants are all welcomed here and declared Chicago sanctuary

[@eileenhudson4934]

Trump 2024.

[@DRG342]

It's as simple as this...fool me once (Lightfoot) shame on you, fool me twice (Johnson) shame on me.

[@deidrerichmond9363]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@joecarr9476]

The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing while expecting a different outcome, but You Do You Chicago and Keep Voting Democrat! 🤔

[@dannyallen4357]

After listening to these public speakers, I am happy that I am NOT a resident of Chicago.

[@averageperson2177]

21 people shot and 4 people killed last weekend alone. That’s only what was reported. Can’t make that up. Lolz

[@averageperson2177]

*in Chicago.

[@kisht7469]

The problem with these meetings is that the elected officials aren’t required to respond to questions. This need to change! We the people elected them. We pay their salaries with our tax money. They should be required to answer questions from the public. By this not being a requirement, everyone talking is just wasting their time and energy and that’s why the mayor and city council are smirking and ignoring your grievances. They know this is all for show and nothing of substance will be done because they know they don’t represent us and don’t care about what we think..

[@js5787]

They're too busy eating donuts.

[@towonyaconnor1163]

Thank You for telling the truth

[@Breeze0911]

That 'FREE BLACK WOMAN' was, is great. Loved it! All are excellent, very moving, I FELT their words, passion. President Trump #47 (& 46) 🇺🇸 🦅 👏 ✝️

[@easylabeler]

I lived through the aftermath of the Mariel boat lift in south Florida, in a semi rural area south of town. Our burglaries increased exponentially till we can’t even remember how many times we came home to a trashed house. Eventually the Columbian drug dealer that was our next door neighbor to the north murdered the Cuban drug dealer to the south, at around noon on a sunny spring Sunday in South Florida. My kids were playing in the yard and riding bikes on the street and the murderer walked past us. This is a real thing

[@mediocreman2]

The suit that mayor is wearing tells you everything you need to know about what his priorities are.

[@amandanbs4037]

What's wrong with it?

[@hopec6261]

Good job to the Free Black Woman lady who well spoke about immigration and council responsibilities

[@js5787]

She did speak the truth, and she is a senior citizen and has lived in Chicago all her life, the hubrous and arrogance by that board of "pin heads" was disgusting. NO American citizen should be treated that way.

[@Del-Canada]

Johnson doesn't give a flip. He already has their replacements.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

exactly.... he's laughing on the inside 😂😅

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

exactly.... he's laughing on the inside 😂😅

[@goldcherry103]

What is their intention with their replacement? I am sincerely asking. Please elaborate.

[@BlancheSmith-jn3xk]

No worries power at be will break their tools but in this case how about there puppet this man do not represent the descendants of slaves

[@tonybloomfield5635]

The FACT nobody can ignore: Predominately Black people voted in Lori Lightfoot and then Brandon Johnson so to now complain specifically as 'Black people' is hypocritical.

[@PaulFugate-cc7mn]

They’ll keep voting the same way to “keep it real “

[@user-ii9ft5zz4t]

Americans have to support and help educate their fellow citizens and is why open forums. Unfortunately, looks like everyone one is impacted by ignorance because Uncle Sam will eventually need tax dollars to fund the illegal immigration which they have reclassified. Even if they voted not knowing Johnson, Johnson still has to follow laws. Americans can demand sanctuary cities must not receive federal dollars to aid and supply resources to illegal immigration’s, and they can further demand no funding until these illegal borders crossers obtain a immigration approved and established asylum classification, no funding for illegal border crossers with court hearing pending future dates or those that haven’t applied outside America. As many comes will be more and more wanting to establish chain migration. Our system isn’t broken. Taken care of Americans is broken. The correct laws are on the books.

[@thomaspaineaccountability]

Anyone that promises them something free

[@thomasholt63]

​@@PaulFugate-cc7mnkeep on trucking Eddie Kendrick from the temptation 😅

[@salemdesigns65]

​@thomasholt63 Oh! Great song! I loved me some Eddie...😊

[@charlesdaly2708]

Did people not educate themselves on what sanctuary city means before voting ??

[@KBR641]

The people didn't vote for those policies.

[@DeshaunDamon]

​@@KBR641 Yes they did...however, they did not read the fine print.

[@js5787]

Agree!@@DeshaunDamon

[@denno3124]

Sanctuary city was voted in during the 80s...and it didn't mean what we're calling it today.

[@mob4336]

illegal entry is a law that should be Forced just like any other Law. It should be enforced . Come here the right way or you’re not allowed to come in period .

[@africkinamerican]

These politicians are getting the respect they have earned, which is zero

[@davidbyrne9811]

Each speaker are community minded people that spoke with truth and passion,, i stand with each and every one,, Thankyou.

[@jimtrack3786]

The second speaker Mr. Sims is from Rodgers Park a Chicago neighborhood on the extreme northeast side of the city, and my old neighborhood. Mr. Sims is also a victim harassed by judges and police with no understanding why, yet he does make valid points and calls out his alderwoman for her lack of action in twenty plus years in office. God on Mr. Sims. Next speaker please.

[@Maria-mz3fw]

Can u get me in touch w him? I'm also targeted and used to be in Roger's Park.

[@jimtrack3786]

@@Maria-mz3fw I am 30 plus years removed from Illinois, so no. Sorry.

[@Trip-ef9hw]

We want more than just these insiders and outsiders in cuffs. At minimum this has all been a series of Treasonous offenses!

[@NKW499]

Hopefully these people preaching will remember this when it comes time to vote, but I don’t have much faith.

[@ninadaly7639]

Seriously? If these people could even find a polling place it will be a miracle.

[@wellness285]

Praying the voters help turn the election to politicians who care about AMERICAN PEOPLE PERIOD!

[@terriaustill2211]

As long as people vote for color and not for American CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO- NOT BE HEARD OR RESPECTED! They They They work for American CITIZENS- Citizens ARE NOT SLAVES!

[@rhondalanning1417]

Remember in November!

[@user-it4qu6gc4k]

TRUMP 2024!!!

[@DiligentResearcher20]

💯

[@rebeccanorris8687]

Biden/Harris 2024 🇺🇸🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@Latinastyles]

@@rebeccanorris8687no chance, Hispanics and African Americans are tired of it

[@tickles5289]

​@@rebeccanorris8687are you mentally ill?

[@nr-xi8sr]

@@rebeccanorris8687literally witnessing this and you still choose blue. BETA!!!

[@almaguerra9371]

He's doing things behind our backs, by giving them housing instead of helping our people.... Our city needs desperate help 😔 I can't even go downtown 😔 anymore I'm 62 years old... Our city is in danger!!! He needs to step 🪜 down period...

[@js5787]

I understand your concern about going out, and it's a shame that in our communities we are living in fear. I'll be 69 soon, and I don't carry a purse, and I'm going to take self defense classes, and use "other" safety options too.I make sure that I'm aware of who is around me. Please stay safe, js

[@Evocati-Augusti]

he said "Black faces in high Places" are the problem lol

[@Khultan]

KNOW YOUR U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS AND RIGHTS, AMERICAN CITIZENS.

[@buttsmear45]

Imagine voting based on skin color alone and watching your city crumble to pieces. OH WAIT YOU DON’T HAVE TO IMAGINE - that’s just typical Chicago 😂😂😂

[@s.l.stevens4612]

And they still think only of themselves not the whole country just the blacks it will never end

[@IAMJUDAH707]

I argue that the majority of these people did not vote based on skin color alone. They voted for people that shared similar skin color assuming these people shared, valued and would pursue their concerns and interests.

[@laleona776]

And we see how well that worked out!

[@quidproquo7044]

This is true in Detroit; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; NYC. NY; Newark, NJ; Baltimore, MD; .....ad nauseum!

[@dianegreen1937]

YTPPL has voted White for ages!

[@nonesuch6829]

What would happen if the first speaker had made those statements and had been white? Or even some of the other speakers? Racism is racism and it needs to be called out from now on.

[@Jerseyboondocks]

Yeah that was kind of messed up what he said

[@CBBC435]

The mayor's straightening up his expensive suit.

[@JuJuCrafts]

I agree with him! That place should be PACKED with citizens that are being affected by all this mess

[@JohnQPublic345]

The big question is: where has all that federal money went that was sent to chicago?

[@geoall2710]

First guy was the best speech

[@karlpeterson2984]

Chicago is a beautiful city with some really smart exciting business people. How these fools here get in power is just insane.

AMEN to everything this man said! He hit the nail on the head! Hes right the black politicians arent representing anybody they are just serving themselves! This man is awesome has the emotional strength to stand up and speak the truth!

[@ricbroussard6997]

So what would happen if a white person said that.

[@user-bz9mr9es1z]

This is crazy where are the strong young black working people standing up to speak.letting the elders who maybe e a little physical weak speak.

[@anmweather8668]

Piss enough people off, and you will learn what made America great in 1776. Brits had to learn that the hard way.

[@vutube379]

No reparations ever.

[@jeromep3182]

Lol oh it’s coming one way or another even if God has to turn things upside down and shake it out oh it’s coming. History 😁 has proven it before reparations reparations I can taste it

[@fernandovalencia3542]

No more reparations for ju....

[@jeromep3182]

@@fernandovalencia3542 ohh it’s happening 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 it’s coming it’s coming

[@fernandovalencia3542]

@@jeromep3182 I'm Indian where's my peace pipe and reparations??

[@jeromep3182]

@@fernandovalencia3542 oh that’s easy at the casinos your peace pipe and your reparations all there at one place. You want to mention reparations Indians didn’t suffer the same way slaves did shoot it’s written in the constitution that Indians where officially excused from abuse because they were considers free inhabitants. While blacks were not and considered property. So miss me with that where my reparations nonsense. All other groups received reparations except blacks now if we had received reparations which is like the slaves masters themselves received then umm we wouldn’t be having this conversation. It’s so interesting that when blacks request reparations it’s always some push back but any other group of people ohh everyone’s on board oh yeah oh yeah loll triple standard.

[@robinlandis4613]

Agreed!!!

[@oglost95x48]

Sister almost had me in tears.. them people are fkn tired and fed up.

[@davonbooker2752]

Everything the first elder said gave me goose bumps!!

[@mariebussinger6565]

I like his mention of Plantation. Shows awareness.

[@jodavis650]

How much money is Chicago getting in grants that are being put in the pockets of your mayor

[@js5787]

Great question, I think the same way.

[@Awawrzyniak7]

No one is paying attention. They just checking the box.

[@Peanutsmama]

Veterans need sanctuary.

[@alortiz9016]

Miseducation of Black Men😢😢😢

[@Ellaloveslofi]

So for a metropolitan city as large as Chicago they give 30 minutes at 3 minutes per person? So 10 people can speak?? That's terrible.

[@daved3948]

The politicians don’t have the time, they have to get back to their dirty work.

[@itsmellslikeshitdontit3752]

Jesus the black card gets old so fast.

[@kathleencollins3960]

Americans, no matter what color we are, we are not getting the respect and the help we so desperately need. We need affordable housing, better and affordable medical care, better schools for our children.

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

Some really good citizens speaking out common sense. Stay the fight!!