Chicago Mayor Defends Council Member Amid Flag-Burning Controversy

Mayor Brandon Johnson stands by Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez, rejecting calls for censure over a pro-Palestinian rally incident.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson refuses to condemn Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez for speaking at a rally where an American flag was burned, calling the debate on protected speech 'disturbing'.
Johnson compares the controversy to criticisms faced by Barack Obama, emphasizing the importance of First Amendment rights.
Nearly a dozen City Council members demand Sigcho-Lopez's removal as head of a powerful committee, citing his actions as 'reprehensible'.
Sigcho-Lopez defends his participation in the rally, asserting his right to protest and refusing to apologize for his stance.
Mayor Johnson and Sigcho-Lopez face criticism from council members and veterans, with a special meeting planned to vote on Sigcho-Lopez's committee position.