Coverage dated April 16, 2023

Brandon Johnson's response to Chicago 'Teen Takeover' condemned: "Disaster"

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Chicago's mayor-elect said he didn't condone the destructive activity in downtown Chicago, but said "it is not constructive to demonize youth."

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The Washington Free Beacon
Chicago Mayor-Elect Blames Weekend Violence on Lack of 'Spaces' for Youth (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago's Democratic mayor-elect Brandon Johnson excused the actions of hundreds of juveniles who smashed windows, beat bystanders, and fired weapons Saturday night, saying the city needs "spaces for youth to gather safely" and that the perpetrators have been "starved for opportunity."
New York Post
Chicago’s mayor-elect warns against ‘demonizing’ rampaging teens after unrest (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson sparked a backlash after defending the unruly teens who unleashed chaos on the downtown area.
Fox News
Chicago mayor-elect condemns 'Teen Takeover' chaos, but says it's 'not constructive to demonize youth' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson condemned a chaotic "Teen Takeover" of downtown over the weekend but said it's "not constructive to demonize youth."
Newsweek
Brandon Johnson's response to Chicago 'Teen Takeover' condemned: "Disaster" (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago's mayor-elect said he didn't condone the destructive activity in downtown Chicago, but said "it is not constructive to demonize youth."
Fox32 Chicago
Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson: 'Not constructive to demonize youth starved of opportunities' (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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“In no way do I condone the destructive activity we saw in the Loop and lakefront this weekend," Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson said in a statement. "However, it is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities."
BizPac Review
New Chicago mayor on teens destroying city: ‘It’s not constructive to demonize youth’ who have been deprived (opens BizPac Review)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson condemned teen mob violence over the weekend, but decried voices that sought to "demonize youth."
The Daily Caller
‘It Is Not Constructive’: Chicago’s Next Mayor Tells Citizens To Not ‘Demonize’ Teens Who Smashed Windows, Shot Guns (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson issued a statement the mayhem and violence caused by a swarm of rowdy teenagers in Chicago's downtown.