Chicago School Board President Resigns Amid Social Media Controversy

Rev. Mitchell Johnson steps down following backlash over antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial posts.

Rev. Mitchell Johnson resigned as the Chicago Board of Education president after his controversial social media posts were criticized by officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker.
Johnson's posts, deemed antisemitic and conspiratorial, included comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict and 9/11 conspiracy theories.
More than 40 alderpersons and Jewish leaders called for Johnson's resignation, questioning the vetting process for his appointment.
The resignation follows the mass resignation of the previous school board, adding to the leadership challenges facing Chicago Public Schools.
Mayor Johnson has pledged to promptly find a qualified replacement to uphold the mission of transforming the public education system.