President says Chicagoans are ‘chanting bring in Trump’ after violent downtown riot leaves 8 shot, 1 dead
In a recent outburst on social media, former President Donald Trump criticized Chicago’s leadership amid a surge of violent crime in the city, particularly following a riot in the downtown Loop area that left several teenagers shot and police officers injured. Trump claimed that residents are calling for his intervention, stating, “The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!” His comments came after a chaotic scene unfolded on Friday night, where approximately 300 juveniles engaged in rioting, resulting in at least eight teenagers being shot, one fatally. The violence erupted near State and Randolph streets shortly after a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with crime. Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins confirmed that police officers faced attacks during the riot, with one officer requiring hospitalization for injuries sustained in the chaos.
This violent episode is part of a broader narrative surrounding crime in Chicago, which Trump attributes to the leadership of Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, whom he described as having “low IQ.” He criticized their refusal to accept federal assistance to address the escalating violence, suggesting that the situation could be swiftly remedied with federal intervention. The unrest follows other alarming incidents, including a brutal attack on a woman on a train by a man with a lengthy criminal history, which has raised questions about public safety and the efficacy of the city’s judicial system. Despite the severity of these incidents, Mayor Johnson referred to the train attack as an “isolated incident,” a statement that has drawn skepticism from community leaders and residents who are increasingly vocal about their desire for law and order. As Chicago grapples with these challenges, the calls for stronger measures and potential federal involvement continue to grow, reflecting a city in distress.
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President
Donald Trump
on Saturday said Chicagoans are asking to “bring in Trump” amid a recent crime wave in the Democrat-run city.
At least eight teens were shot, one fatally, and multiple
police officers
were attacked Friday after a riot broke out in the Chicago Loop, the city’s downtown central business district.
“Massive crime and rioting in the
Chicago Loop area
. Multiple Police Officers attacked and badly injured. 300 people rioting, 6 victims shot, one critical and one DEAD,” Trump wrote Saturday in a Truth Social post.
“In the meantime, Governor Pritzker and the Low IQ Mayor of Chicago are refusing Federal Government help for a situation that could be quickly remedied,” he added. “The people are chanting, BRING IN TRUMP!!!”
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The riot, which followed a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, broke out near State and Randolph streets at about 10 p.m. Friday, FOX 32 Chicago
reported
.
City Alderman Brian Hopkins of
Chicago’s 2nd Ward
said 300 juveniles were rioting and attacking officers with mace and stun guns.
At least one officer was hospitalized with injuries, he confirmed.
At least six children were shot, including a 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds, a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old.
Less than an hour later, a 14-year-old boy was
shot and later died
at a hospital. An 18-year-old man was also wounded.
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The violent weekend came days after a
man with a lengthy criminal history
was accused of ruthlessly setting a woman on fire while riding on a Chicago train.
Lawrence Reed, 50, who officials said “had no business being on the streets,” is charged with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson later called the train attack an “isolated incident.”
Records show Reed has been arrested at least a dozen times since 2017, with charges including felony aggravated arson and multiple instances of battery.
Despite prosecutors’ request to keep him detained, a
blue city judge
released him back into the community with an ankle monitor.
