Calls Intensify for Bartley to Resign

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces calls to fire his chief lobbyist, Kennedy Bartley, following the resurfacing of her inflammatory 2021 podcast comments. Bartley referred to police as 'f---ing pigs' and advocated for police abolition, sparking outrage among City Council members and the police union. Additionally, Bartley is accused of antisemitism by Ald. Debra Silverstein after a controversial tweet related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Bartley's remarks and actions have led to significant backlash, including the resignation of Sydney Holman, the mayor's former chief liaison to the City Council. The controversy adds to the growing turmoil within Johnson's administration, especially during the critical budget season.