Dem Chicago Alderman Slams Dem Leaders For ‘Refusing’ Trump’s ‘Help’ With Crime

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez criticized Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for rejecting President Donald Trump’s assistance with crime. Both the governor and…

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