Sen. Mike Lee Slams Chicago Mayor for 'Bragging' About Illegal Hiring Amid Trump 'Monster' Jab
Sarah Johnson
May 23, 2025
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Sen. Mike Lee accuses Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson of illegal hiring practices after calling Trump a monster, as DOJ probes race-based discrimination.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has stirred controversy by labeling President Donald Trump a "monster" while facing accusations from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, of openly flouting the law. Johnson’s remarks, dripping with disdain, targeted Trump’s alleged hostility toward women, people of color, and working-class citizens. "We’ve always known who he is," Johnson said, touting his administration as Chicago’s most diverse and claiming Trump feels threatened by it.
The mayor’s comments come amid a Justice Department investigation into whether Chicago’s hiring practices violate anti-discrimination laws. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon’s letter to Johnson pointed to statements where he emphasized prioritizing Black individuals in city roles to ensure "long-term sustainable growth." Sen. Lee didn’t mince words on X, declaring, "Racial discrimination is illegal," and accusing Johnson of boasting about unlawful hiring practices while demonizing Trump for opposing them.
The probe, still in its early stages, hasn’t reached conclusions, but it underscores a broader tension: can diversity initiatives cross into discriminatory territory? Johnson’s administration remains silent on the matter, leaving the public to wonder how this clash of ideals and legality will unfold in the Windy City.
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Editor's Comments
Mayor Johnson’s calling Trump a monster while waving the diversity flag like it’s a get-out-of-jail-free card. But here’s the kicker: if your hiring playbook reads like a race-based script, you’re not just poking the bear—you’re handing the DOJ a highlighter and a lawsuit. Why not focus on fixing Chicago’s potholes instead of digging legal ones? Bet the mayor’s next press conference will be less 'monster mash' and more 'legal limbo.'
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