Video: Here’s How Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Labels Trump Amid DOJ’s Racial Bias Probe
Chicago, IL – You’ve got to hear this. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn’t hold back in a fiery video on May 22, 2025, calling President Donald Trump a “monster” after the Department of Justice launched an investigation into his hiring practices for alleged racial bias. The video, viewed over 1.8 million times, has conservatives on X firing back, saying, “Johnson’s the real racist here!” It’s a clash that’s got everyone talking, and the tension is palpable.
Johnson let loose during a press conference, standing in front of the American and Chicago flags, his voice sharp as he said, “As far as, you know, the president’s animus towards women, people of color, working people, we have always known who he has been. This is not a surprise. He’s a monster.” He went on to claim that Trump’s investigation is driven by fear of diversity, saying, “We have the most diverse administration in the history of Chicago, and he is threatened by that… He would much rather have administrations that reflect the country club.” You can hear the frustration in his voice, and it’s clear he’s not backing down.
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This all stems from comments Johnson made at a church in Woodlawn over the weekend, where he boasted about hiring black people for top positions, saying, “When you hire our people, we always look out for everybody else. We are the most generous people on the planet.” He listed off roles like Deputy Mayor for Business and Economic Neighborhood Development, Department of Planning and Development, and Budget Director—all filled by black individuals. But those remarks didn’t sit well with everyone. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon fired off a letter, asking pointed questions about whether this race-based approach trickles down to lower-level hires, citing potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Conservatives are up in arms. “Johnson’s admitting to racial discrimination and then blaming Trump?” one X user wrote. Another added, “He’s the one breaking the law—Trump’s DOJ is just doing its job!” The investigation comes on the heels of Johnson’s earlier comments about favoring black-owned firms for O’Hare Airport contracts, which already put him in hot water. With Chicago’s violent crime rate up 15% in 2024, critics like the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police are saying he’s more focused on equity than safety, per chicago.suntimes.com.
Listening to Johnson, you can’t help but feel the heat of this showdown. He’s doubling down, painting himself as a champion of diversity while throwing punches at Trump. But with the DOJ breathing down his neck, this story’s far from over. It’s a reminder that in a city like Chicago, where tensions are already high, every word counts—and Johnson’s words might just cost him more than he bargained for.
Natalie D. is an American conservative writer who writes for Supreme Insider and Conservative US, ! Natalie has described herself as a polemicist who likes to “stir up the pot,” and does not “pretend to be impartial or balanced, as broadcasters do,” drawing criticism from the left, and sometimes from the right. As a passionate journalist, she works relentlessly to uncover the corruption happening in Washington. She is a “constitutional conservative”.
