Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's attempt to mend his strained relationship with the media backfired when a meeting with the Sun-Times editorial board ended abruptly as press secretary Ronnie Reese insisted the session be off-the-record. This move follows a 'bizarre news conference' after a City Council meeting, prompting criticism from the public and media outlets.
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An "off-the-record" meeting with the editorial board of the Sun-Times? This isn't the CTU, @ChicagosMayor. You can't dictate rules, then change, bend, or break them to suit your needs. https://t.co/avOLgpXC3P
ST ed board- Mayor Brandon Johnson, his message, and the media - The closed door session with the board was a no-go, esp after the "bizarre news conference" after Thursday's City Council mtg. https://t.co/PaYcEUbHCl
In an apparent effort to turn his fast-souring relationship with the media around, Johnson scheduled a meeting with the Sun-Times editorial board — but it ended abruptly when press secretary Ronnie Reese insisted the entire session be off-the-record. https://t.co/TN91bWQfhO
In an apparent effort to turn his fast-souring relationship with the media around, Johnson scheduled a meeting with the Sun-Times editorial board Monday, but it ended abruptly when press secretary Ronnie Reese insisted the entire session be off-the-record. https://t.co/nS8nWzWmLd