Kansas City Mayor Criticizes Governor's 'Thugs' Comment as Racial 'Dog Whistle'

The mayor's condemnation follows the governor's description of suspects in the Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting, sparking a debate over racial implications.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas accused Missouri Governor Mike Parson of using a racial 'dog whistle' by referring to the Super Bowl parade shooting suspects as 'thugs'.
The criticism comes after a shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration, which resulted in one death and over 20 injuries, including 11 children.
Authorities have charged two minors with gun-related offenses in connection to the shooting, with ongoing investigations possibly leading to more charges.
The mayor's remarks have ignited discussions on social media regarding the racial undertones of the term 'thugs' and the visibility of suspects' identities.
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter suggested on national television that if the suspects were white, their identities would have been disclosed sooner.