Alderman in Chicago accuses a colleague of using antisemitic language in a social media post, sparking controversy. Mayor Johnson is criticized for siding with the accused council member. The incident has led to tensions within the City Council.
City council member’s call to ‘dismantle the white backdrop,’ racial and anti-Semitic rants have colleagues on edge https://t.co/TUkiiVBrAC
Council Wars 2.0 - The People v. The City of Chicago #9 Mayor Johnson’s very own Austin neighbors having to stand up for their Alderwoman, Ms. Emma Mitts, b/c @chicagosmayor won’t. Instead, shamefully, Johnson’s siding with & rewarding her crosstown aggressor, Carlos… https://t.co/RwWDPRd9pO https://t.co/ORBytTzzXb
Alderman accuses colleague of antisemitism over social media post, @JakeSheridan_ w the details. https://t.co/wct2JBB9yx
The Chicago City Council’s lone Jewish alderman on Thursday said a colleague “crossed the line” and used antisemitic language in a social media post. https://t.co/XZ9aTrF871
Alderman accuses colleague of antisemitism over social media post https://t.co/NeEKioHN7V
Mayoral allies in hot water over social media posts (Via Sun-Times) https://t.co/rc3moUq6Wc