Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be experiencing low approval ratings as he advocates once more for reparations. This time, the focus is on individuals from city areas affected by ICE raids, rather than on slavery.
The city of Chicago is facing a financial crisis, lacking the funds needed for such reparations. However, Johnson’s proposal seems more like an attempt to gain favor with a disapproving electorate rather than a genuine commitment.
Townhall reports:
Chicago is burdened with billions of dollars in debt, including $36 billion owed in pensions, and the Chicago Public School district faces a budget shortfall exceeding $700 million. Despite these severe financial challenges, Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes using taxpayer money for reparations in areas targeted by ICE immigration raids.
“I believe the most relevant ballot referendum question around receiving reparations for communities that experienced that hardship, and whether that was on the west side of Chicago or the black man being placed in an illegal chokehold or long guns being stuck into the faces of women and children, zip-tied and thrown into vehicles. Kidnapped, shot at. I mean, police officers, tear gas, right?” Johnson said. “So the updated policy in the spirit of my executive order, there’s greater alignment to create a pathway to accountability.”
Watch the video below:
Chicago Mayor Johnson suggests they will be giving REPARATIONS to areas with ICE raids pic.twitter.com/ncgW3Hayn0
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 22, 2026
Once again, this move appears more focused on addressing poll numbers than actual governance. Brandon Johnson remains quite unpopular.
NEW POLL: Just 13.6% of Chicagoans say they would like to see Mayor Brandon Johnson run for re-election (57% would not).
The mayor’s approval rating is 23% (54% disapprove).
Among Black Chicagoans: Just 12.9% want Johnson to run for re-election (60%+ do not).
Source:… https://t.co/beZJX2dGAT pic.twitter.com/ByCY3RwPtM
— Austin Berg (@Austin__Berg) July 15, 2026
It is remarkable that after the departure of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the city now faces dissatisfaction with a new administration.
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