Chicago Mayor Johnson Denounces Trump’s Funding Threats as 'Terrorism'

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has labeled President Trump's threats to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities like Chicago as 'terrorism,' emphasizing that such actions aim to manipulate and hold the city hostage. During a press conference, Johnson stated, 'We’re not going to negotiate with terrorists,' while clarifying he was not directly calling Trump a terrorist. Trump has targeted sanctuary cities as part of his immigration agenda, threatening to cut over $3 billion in federal funding if they do not comply with his policies. Johnson firmly rejected the idea of visiting the White House to seek a reprieve from these threats, stating, 'Outside of a 2016 Cubs World Series ring, I’m not kissing a ring.' He expressed that the withholding of funds is an attack on working people and is rooted in a history of racial dynamics in political discourse. The conflict represents an ongoing feud between the city and the Trump administration regarding immigration enforcement and federal support.