Chicago Mayor Condemns Trump’s Federal Funding Threats as 'Terrorism'

Mayor Brandon Johnson accuses President Trump of coercive tactics and vows to resist efforts to withhold $3.5 billion in federal aid over sanctuary city policies.

Mayor Brandon Johnson labeled President Trump’s threats to withhold billions in federal funding from Chicago as 'terrorism' aimed at manipulating the city’s taxpayers.
Johnson rejected any overtures to meet with Trump, stating he would not 'kiss the ring' and inviting the president to visit Chicago for dialogue instead.
The funding threat jeopardizes $3.5 billion in federal aid for Chicago, including $1.3 billion earmarked for public schools, posing significant financial risks to the city.
Johnson accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of destabilizing Chicago by sending busloads of migrants, framing it as part of a broader effort to undermine democratically governed cities.
The mayor emphasized his commitment to defending Chicago’s sanctuary city policies and public institutions against what he described as politically motivated attacks.