Over the last several days, Chicago Democrats have been in full outrage mode over what President Trump says he intends to do. Yet not even one of them has offered a clear, logical reason why his proposals are wrong. Their lone argument seems to be: “If Trump says it, we must oppose it.” That’s not leadership, that’s reflexive partisanship, and it leaves everyday citizens paying the price.
Take crime as the most glaring example. President Trump points out what everyone can see: shootings, carjackings, and violent robberies are still plaguing Chicago communities. Even the most loyal Democratic voters know this problem is real. Citizens and visitors alike see it with their own eyes. We have a broken state and a broken city. Businesses are shuttered, retail corridors sit 40+% vacant, and residents continue to leave in record numbers. These are undeniable facts that no amount of political spin can erase.
Here’s the hypocrisy: not one elected official has said, “Trump is wrong, the problem doesn’t exist.” They can’t, because the problem is undeniable. Instead, Mayor Johnson, Governor Pritzker, and their allies dismiss the concerns with buzzwords and attacks, hoping their base won’t notice the lack of real solutions.
If Democrats truly believe President Trump is wrong, then prove it. Offer real solutions instead of slogans and platitudes. Show our citizens and businesses that you’re willing to confront reality, because ignoring it has already broken our city and our state.
Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
17th District, Cook County