The Nashville Tea Party recently drew attention to comments made by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in which he described law enforcement as a "sickness." This statement was juxtaposed with recent holiday celebrations in Chicago that were marred by multiple shootings. The Tea Party highlighted these events in a post on the social media platform X.
On November 21, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in downtown Chicago following the city's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony. A 14-year-old boy was killed and eight others were injured in two separate shootings. According to police reports, the first shooting near the Chicago Theatre resulted in injuries to seven teenagers. A second shooting on South Dearborn claimed the life of the young boy and left an 18-year-old man seriously injured.

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