Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blasts Reporter for Using Term 'Illegal Aliens'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blasts Reporter for Using Term 'Illegal Aliens'
In Chicago, incidents occurred in October 2025 where federal immigration officials questioned individuals about their legal residency status outside churches, homeless shelters, apartments, parks, and even cemeteries. It's reported that immigration officials are demanding U.S. citizens and legal residents alike to present passports and visas to prove their identity. In response, Chicago citizens have been shouting 'fascists' and 'Nazis' at immigration officials, throwing objects, chasing their unmarked SUVs or minivans, and honking their horns to alert others to ICE's presence.
A Department of Homeland Security official described these citizen reactions as a 'surge in attacks,' stating that immigration officials are using more aggressive tactics, such as tear gas, pepper balls, and smoke grenades, to respond to the public, protesters, journalists, and even Chicago police officers. This situation is escalating amidst a government shutdown, considered the first strategic test for the Democratic Party during Donald Trump's second term. The shutdown is causing strategic divisions within the Democratic Party over how to respond to President Trump, with heated debates within the Senate and House Democratic caucuses regarding whether to force a shutdown.
Amidst this conflict, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing controversy after strongly objecting to a reporter's use of the term 'illegal aliens.' Johnson's reaction is seen as reflecting the sensitive atmosphere surrounding immigration issues in Chicago. The combination of strict immigration enforcement, strong citizen resistance, and the political situation of a government shutdown is creating a highly tense environment in Chicago.
The government shutdown is considered a strategic test for the Democratic Party in Donald Trump's second term, revealing internal disagreements on how to confront the President. This disagreement has led to a debate for and against the shutdown among Senate and House Democrats. Unless these complex issues are resolved, the chaos in Chicago and throughout American society is expected to continue.
Meanwhile, in South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung is reportedly closely monitoring the situation in the United States and working to implement various measures to prevent similar situations from occurring domestically. In particular, efforts are continuously being made to minimize social conflicts that may arise in connection with immigration policy and to protect the safety and rights of the people. The South Korean government is expected to learn from the situation in the United States and pursue more cautious and inclusive policies going forward.
