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WTAS About Brandon Johnson's Chicago

August 23, 2024

CHICAGO - This week, as millions of Democrats flooded Chicago, Brandon Johnson couldn’t do the one thing he said he would - keep them safe. Here’s what they are saying about the violence in Chicago, even as migrant gangs were on ‘good behavior:’

Texas Democratic delegate robbed at gunpoint near DNC in Chicago. New York Post, August 22, 2024

Police probe report that DNC delegate may have been a victim in string of armed robberies. CBS News, August 23, 2024

1 shot at White Palace Grill while DNC delegates were inside. FOX32, August 23, 2024

At least 72 arrested during Tuesday’s DNC protests in Chicago. NewsNation, August 21, 2024

New protests outside the DNC after additional fencing built in response to pro-Palestinian protesters breaching outer barrier. CNN. August 20, 2024

DNC in Chicago: Windy City rocked by violence even with migrant gangs on ‘good behavior.’ Crime-plagued DNC 2024 host city ramped up security. FOX News, August 22, 2024

DNC in Chicago: 10 shot, 1 dead in Windy City violence on day 3 as police contain chaos near convention site. A five-year-old was shot in Chicago on DNC Day 3 Wednesday, and a 26-year-old man was killed. FOX News, August 22, 2024

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