Full: Mayor Brandon Johnson pressed on migrant funding and ShotSpotter contract

Mayor Brandon Johnson answered questions regarding migrant funding following the release of a plan by Pritzker and Preckwinkle, as well as Chicago's decision not to renew the ShotSpotter contract.
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[@erikshookman1480]

Worst mayor in Chicago history. Yes or yes?

[@walte153]

This sort of ties in with... most owned voters in Chicago history.

[@ElaineFields-jy8sp]

😢😢😢

[@abusednomoresilence]

Yes, the worst in the last 39 years that I can remember as an adult of voting age. Who would like to team up to recall this lame duck incompetent mayor? He reminds me of Jesse Jackson saying a lot but saying nothing precise or concrete.

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Your mother 😅

[@ladyshakari]

Yes!!!!! Recall him he is worthless

[@user-fx3sj1vf5q]

No one is questioning his commitment to the migrants.. That’s all he’s committed to. What about us residents?

[@Coffee240]

😂😂😂they don't count 😂😂

[@user-fx3sj1vf5q]

Nope!

[@ropeysubstance1719]

what's so hard about chicago residents getting jobs and stop doing so much crime?

[@codyshmodie]

Time to take back your city and set an example.

[@ropeysubstance1719]

@@codyshmodie or just move to a white neighborhood where none of this is even an issue.

[@IsaiahHudson1]

HE IS A JOKE.

[@ElaineFields-jy8sp]

😅😊

[@leonidaas2000]

WORSE HE IS A COMMIE AND A TRAITOR JUST WAIT ANOTHER YEAR WE WILL ALL SEE O LOTS OF SHIT COMING OUT..@@ElaineFields-jy8sp

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Jusr 😭😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@pastorjeff3256]

They voted for a guy with a nappy mohawk joke

[@michaelfrazier9003]

Joke but incredibly destructive and that is not funny!

[@Unctahdew]

He’s bragging about designating $250,000 to the “unhoused” but spending over $100,000,000 on illegal aliens.

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Your mother mothers and father fathers 😊

[@Unctahdew]

@@Myas-Loyal-Fan sorry but that guy is stupid at the most basic level

[@sixtee9cancer]

Understand by renaming homelessness to unhoused is a progressive way to broaden programs for citizens to all people including refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers under the guise of all being unhoused whereas when we were specifically speaking about homelessness it was usually directed at homeless US citizens. So thats more clever re-wording that progressives use

[@NeonLife-qi3uo]

​@@PanjulAzza-md1bz You should worry about your corrupt African and Indian leaders. They are not doing any better.

[@virtualreality512]

The un-housed he's referring to spending money on are the illegal invaders, not citizens.

[@ellenboyles5629]

So he was voting in to take care of the migrants not the people's that voted him in. 🤔

[@user-fx3sj1vf5q]

When he was voted in, the migrants weren't even an issue in Chicago

[@medahadding4576]

We don't trust you. You have to actually care about us for us to trust you

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Care about him and forefathers and mothers 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@TheLouis1973]

Someone asked about the shot spotter extension about 4 minutes or so into this video. He didn’t even answer the question. Just gave an epic word salad 🤣

[@abusednomoresilence]

Yes, same as Jesse Jackson throws a lot of words up but without a complete sentence.

[@randallsavage3795]

but he's been very clear!!!!

[@monicawilliams7255]

He is dancing around the question . No transparency!!

[@Voicesampd]

For someone who is a mayor of almost 4 million people- he sure uses a lot of “I” statements. incompetence and arrogance is a horrible combination

[@michaelfrazier9003]

Fani Willis, Cory Bush, Brandon Johnson, Eric Adams, mayor of Denver. They all have these characteristics in common: Arrogance, Incompetence AND Dishonesty!

[@tutankhamenii8772]

2.7 million. But who’s counting…..the people leaving this lousy city and state?

[@lady2264]

F..k tell the truth about your mission stop spending our money on the illegal migrat

[@deapozol]

You are not in a classroom sir, you are the mayor and need to deal with it.

[@clarahall6782]

Mayor Brandon why don't you take care of the Homeless American Chicago Citizens who have Been in need for years

[@codyshmodie]

Because he doesn't work for the citizens, he works for the deep state.

[@NoI.D.]

That part right there ! 🦇

[@ewilson9734]

He's only 10 months in. Smh. #PrayforChicago

[@walte153]

This fellow is "committed to this mission" as he says over... and over... I wonder when the folks in Chicago will start wondering "When do folks who have lived and worked in this city for a lifetime get any commitment to the betterment of THEIR lives?" Unfortunately, unless they wake up they can keep waiting.

[@nothingbutthetruth5969]

I get sick too my stomach when I hear his voice and see his face

[@achildsheart4658]

It’s sad when you can make lori light foot look great haha

[@DoomerONE]

This guy is just terrible at this job. This was painful to watch.

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

You just expressed how your parents raised you 😊

[@tutankhamenii8772]

@@PanjulAzza-md1bz What exactly? How to recognize bullish!t when we hear it? Yes. They raised us well.

[@l.b.7543]

He can not even speak with confidence

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

Your parents are the cause of your comment 😅

[@l.b.7543]

@PanjulAzza-md1bz Panjul, pansexual, I bet your parents are cousins right

[@bryanphoenix9702]

This is what happens when you vote for somebody based on the color of their skin.

[@deadmouse656]

He has no idea what he is doing let alone negotiate. He can't answer how the city will provide $71 million gap in migrant funding. He can't admit that ending Shotspotter has nothing to do with public safety, it's a political move for him since he's getting so much criticism over the migrant handling. Superintendent Snelling even admitted that he supports the technology. BJ is a clown.

[@user-fx3sj1vf5q]

In the end, how did we expect a man who couldn't even pay his water bill before being elected, to run a city as big as Chicago??? He just spoke a good game..

[@nizzotheartist]

All of this passion for others and no passion for the people that built the city heartless

[@scottchavez1688]

3rd generation LEGAL immigrant here. My Dad was the 1st born here, and at 17 joined with his twin brother to fight in Vietnam. Hed be rolling over in his grave. LEGAL AMERICANS 1ST EVERYTIME!!

[@GWaite82]

This dude couldn’t manage a Wendy’s.

[@joeryanstrialbook2005]

"shots fired! Shots fired!" How many gun shots will go off in the night among the Mayor's neighbors?

[@tylervance0146]

Asking brandon johnson to simply answer a question is like asking a dog, why'd you do that, and the dog just like saunters around with its head down looking at random stuff while it hopes you forget

[@edsmart3296]

HE ARE SO FULL OF BS

[@kimbaker1988]

Sir listen to your citizen,,,,,the tax paying people of you city!!!!

[@DS-zg6ym]

Chicago community first let's make Chicago great again ✨️

[@codyshmodie]

MAGA! 💪❤️🇺🇸

[@elove3875]

Police officers of Chicago have to reside in Chicago. Doesn’t that make them voters in Chicago if they choose to be registered? Sometimes I get the feeling that when he says residents or “the voters” he excludes the officers. I thought the goal was to include everyone without judgement.

[@SuperRoy1969]

That mayor looks n talks like he's lost

[@Unctahdew]

Another thing the safest communities have in common is they support their police and enforce the law

[@techi9]

He never answered any questions.

[@chriswashington2208]

VOTE HIM OUT !

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

Mayor, your intentions and thought don't matter if you're incompetent. Your good intentions cannot outweigh your incompetence. Please, sir, just step down.

[@latinman9791]

Social programs alone are not going to solve the problems in Chicago we need better policing and the attorney general needs to start doing her job and quit letting criminals off easy

[@carob6977]

Kamala school of communication!

[@blacklight3012]

😂

[@SuperRoy1969]

Brandon Johnson does not run nothing Latino counsel tells him what to say n do

[@Dragonfly657]

He’s spending all this money and half these migrants will not get asylum in this country.

[@malekkushimuzik3580]

You are wrong. These migrants will get widespread citizenship before Biden leaves office. That's who sent the most migrants to Chicago and NYC, not the Texas governor. This is intentional and you will see it all play out before January 2025. Get your popcorn and enjoy the show.

[@wallacefullerfloridaadventures]

I don’t think this mayor is gonna make it his full term he seem mentally drained

[@melvin1470]

He doesn’t speak with the same conviction and confidence he displayed during his campaign. What happened to this guy?

[@gmailyoutube9469]

He already got the money.

[@tutankhamenii8772]

He assumes the air of what he THINKS a mayor is. He is pretending, and it frustrates him that we will not participate in his farcical fiction.

[@davidorlando5241]

This is sickening hearing this guy "committed to this mission".....recall needs to happen

[@Unctahdew]

Touts transparency didn’t actually answer any questions

[@mrs.willingham9078]

Your mission is Chicago citizens the ppl that voted for you. I didn’t but we should be your focus

[@asshat23871]

you've never been clear about anything

[@joanmsmith5561]

I love it when this guy lies and insults tthe press at the same time , and still never answered a question.

[@abusednomoresilence]

Why is @Brandon Johnson focused on this mission. I feel sad for the citizens who voted for this person. The United States is not responsible for housing illegal immigrants. We need to organize and recall Brandon. Mostly because he is ignorant of his basic responsibilities.

[@bendover6987]

Who didn't see the border crisis coming , they voted for this . Educate yourselves before voting .

[@mikeymarriott]

This dude must have gone to the same school as Karin Jean Pierre. Let me be clear

[@hezekiah157]

This is sad clueless

[@ednalizschettini2491]

What about a mission with the US tax payers hard working class ? We have no sponsor for the "American Dream."

[@michaelfrazier9003]

We told you this would happen when Chicagoans voted Brandon in. Buyer’s Remorse?

[@dthrust9037]

@@michaelfrazier9003they thought he would be better than Lori lightfoot

[@Mr5083]

Vote for Chocolate and Dats what you get.

[@michaelfrazier9003]

Legal Americans First!!

[@mikeymarriott]

We’re not gonna smooth talk our way out of this mess

[@zeeelander]

Good job Chicago, you replaced one leftist with another. What is that old saying or definition of insanity?

[@thetruthfrommyperspective6688]

How many will die due to his choices? Cata Truss for Mayor!!!! ❤

[@juanitaraiyemo7707]

He I s lying-where is the money.

[@SuperRoy1969]

What leader does Chicago have??????

[@Coffee240]

Chicago take care of those immigrants 😂😂😂 gonna be a nice summer😂😂😂Democrats

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

This guy is imitating what he thinks a competent policy maker looks like. But, it's an act. It is ok to admit failure. Please, sir. Please.

[@thetruthfrommyperspective6688]

5700 kids taking from citizens children, how much does the school get per child? That should be going on citizen children.

[@Cicero380]

It’s the criminals that have a problem with the police it’s not your law abiding citizens so who really benefits? And as far as the migrants you see I need not say actually on all this nonsense who he’s for the criminals and illegal immigrants

[@eugenewilkins3059]

Why is person so committed to Migrants that are NOT Citizens and not committed to the citizens he should be serving first.

[@Really730-om4ui]

LOL HE IS SO FULL OF IT!! THE DEMOCRAT WAY!!!

[@jewelrobinson9137]

I been homeless for 20 years sleeping on the train in Chicago when will I get a place to live,I'm resorting in crime to get a place to live,do you care someone is about to get cracked upside the head and there tax money took this is it,I can't hold on anymore, people come all the way here an get a place to live this is unreal

[@wallacefullerfloridaadventures]

He’s dedicated to to the mission of the migrants but not the citizens of Chicago !!! Wake up Chi town vote him out

[@SuperRoy1969]

Recall him

[@barrygoldwater2441]

"We don't wants us no damn shot spotters all up in here!" --Chicago Blacks

[@NoI.D.]

We are all questioning MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON! What about the people of Chicago and the state of Illinois.........🦗 🦇

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

He's using all the progressive buzz words... despite not having any clue of how to lead. What a pathetic sight. Saying "transparent and open" and "our community" and "working hard" doesn't make a man competent. This man should step down.

[@lanadavis1076]

Who does he care about where is all this compassion coming from

[@mikeymarriott]

I can hear the fear in the media that this city is going to sh!t

[@AM74691]

WILL HE EVER ANSWER A QUESTION WITH A DIRECT ANSWER?!!!

[@Cicero380]

There a lot of unnecessary spending and what about your commitment to the Chicago law abiding taxpaying citizens that make all this happen

[@tinacooper4531]

He should take care of the homeless American citizens.

[@danield.a5377]

Just WOW

[@mikeymarriott]

Never send a kids haircut to do a man’s job.

[@user-li2yg6gy5b]

Why does mayor johnson look the colonel from kfc

[@name8794]

Who’s worst Adams or him?

[@nova.105]

Both😂

[@lady2264]

No more Dem. for me

[@zeeelander]

This guy talks about Texas and the governor on his path to destruction. What is he smoking? It must be some of that Chicago good, because his city is already destroyed.

[@blacklight3012]

How clear have u been when people clearly dont get it😂

[@carob6977]

Pound sand, Brandon!

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

That coward doesn't want to state a number regarding migrant cost... because he knows he doesn't have a goddamn bit of substance to tell citizens.

[@ericleavitt7265]

Brandon Johnson wants to see who will come out on top. Brown vs black

[@jps6709]

“Where you at that meeting?” He Treated that reporter, lmao. Let’s Go Brandon!

[@randallsavage3795]

ive been clear, ive been clear ive been clear....my lord, every liberal politician repeatedly says that. Just awful. its only a way to spin and dance around the question.

[@NoI.D.]

Oh...let's not get into policing around the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. I'd definitely expose you and it all.

[@zeeelander]

You say no one is questioning you Sir? That would be your assumption, and your hopes.

[@Positive-Energy77]

Are you committed to all the crime is being done in Chicago hugh Brandon

[@merionjohnson8890]

Do you want to do another take another tax money send them home let them live with LA we live here they’re not legal day illegal

[@mikepfitzpatrick7552]

How Sad

[@DRG342]

Chicago Democrats, take a walk on the red side! Doo do doo do doo do do doo...

[@zeeelander]

Yeah that's the ticket! Focus on police reform vs the city water issues and homeless, or over the crime and youth problems you have.

[@tamarakopach3635]

He will no doubt be back in the hospital soon...for anxiety...and depression. This job is way over his head. Time to hand him an application to work at ..maybe mcdonalds?

[@HoneyStinger1030]

You will ne a 1 term mayor!

[@thetruthfrommyperspective6688]

At 6min 30sec talking bout he is tasked with.....1-he sounds like he has a God complex, and no, you are not tasked with anything but your oath to CITIZENS.

[@sanchez73day36]

🤡🤡🤡 what the name of his hair cut 😂 might want to get mines cut that way. 😂😂 why them glasses and the goatee is gray but the upper lip is black 😂😂😂

[@SuperRoy1969]

He uses a lot of b s statements n lot of foolishness

[@PanjulAzza-md1bz]

You just expressed how your parents raised you

[@blacklight3012]

29:43 liked "real soon" yet illegals get "now"😂

[@3ternity999]

this mayor delulu HAHAHA

[@rogerwolfe7476]

You sir are no where near a leader

[@ropeysubstance1719]

this mayor is doing a good job imo. i'm glad i voted for him.