Lightfoot thanked the Jan. 6 Congressional committee but then got pushback because the local officer tied to Proud Boys was not fired.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at a news conference in 2021; at right is police Supt. David Brown.
“Since that fateful day, the January 6th committee led by Congressman Bennie Thompson has done tremendous work to uncover the truth behind this tragedy.
Now mayoral candidates and the Southern Poverty Law Center are questioning the decision not to fire the cop. “Public trust in the police is at an all-time low, and it’s a slap in the face to every CPD officer dedicated to constitutional policing to have a Mayor who defends Proud Boys’ racism,” Buckner said.
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