{"id":2326249,"date":"2024-08-18T15:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brandon-johnson-says-chicago-ready-for-dnc-as-week-filled-with-protests-looms-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-18T15:33:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T19:33:26","slug":"brandon-johnson-says-chicago-ready-for-dnc-as-week-filled-with-protests-looms-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brandon-johnson-says-chicago-ready-for-dnc-as-week-filled-with-protests-looms-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Johnson says Chicago \u2018ready\u2019 for DNC as week filled with protests looms &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrandon-johnson-says-chicago-ready-for-dnc-as-week-filled-with-protests-looms-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2326249&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asserts \u2062that the\u2062 city is well-prepared for the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC), despite anticipated mass protests, particularly from anti-Israel groups. With Vice President \u2063Kamala Harris set \u2063to\u200d accept the Democratic\u2064 nomination,\u200b Johnson expressed confidence on ABC News, referencing\u2063 Chicago&#8217;s extensive experience in hosting major conventions and highlighting the city&#8217;s capability to\u2064 manage protests while upholding First Amendment rights. He noted \u2064that although Chicago has hosted many conventions in the past, the last one was in 1996, following the tumultuous 1968\u200d DNC. Addressing \u2063security measures, Johnson reassured that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\">local police department<\/a> is equipped to\u200c handle any potential disruptions during the event.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Brandon Johnson says Chicago &lsquo;ready&rsquo; for DNC as week filled with protests looms<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1732417\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Despite the threat of looming mass protests in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chicago\">Chicago<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic National Convention\">Democratic National Convention<\/a>, Chicago Mayor <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/brandon-johnson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chicago\">Brandon Johnson<\/a> has insisted that the city is ready for the convention and any demonstrations that try to interfere with it.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Israel protesters are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3125242\/midwest-mayhem-protesters-plan-big-week-disruption-dnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>expected to demonstrate<\/a> in Chicago throughout the week, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic Party&rsquo;s presidential nomination at the convention hall. When pressed if there would be chaos in Chicago on ABC News&rsquo;s <em>This Week<\/em> on Sunday, Johnson cited the history the city has in hosting major party conventions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share.php?id=2553384&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=10455&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=e2cb917d32e8d2aee83b276953ee5a35\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;We are ready for this convention. And, in fact, the city of Chicago, as you know, has hosted the most conventions in our country&rsquo;s history, because it turns out, we&rsquo;re actually really good at this,&rdquo; Johnson said,<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You know, the part that&rsquo;s actually most exciting, though, in this moment is that this is a party that can handle protests and protecting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/First-Amendment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>First Amendment<\/a> right, which is fundamental to our democracy, while also strengthening our democracy and speaking to the future of our country,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>While Chicago has hosted the most party nominating conventions in U.S. history, after the chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention, which was marred by fiery protests, only one other convention has been held in Chicago &mdash; the 1996 DNC. When asked about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-ags-threaten-legal-action-against-biden-admin-push-for-taxpayer-funded-abortion\/\" title=\"State AGs Threaten Legal Action Against Biden Admin Push for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion\">security concerns surrounding<\/a> the convention, Johnson again emphasized that the city is prepared.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Look, our local police department has worked with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Secret-Service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Secret Service<\/a> as well as other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/az-state-and-local-agencies-are-barred-from-implementing-bidens-gun-control-agenda\/\" title=\"AZ State And Local Agencies Are Barred From Implementing Biden\u2019s Gun Control Agenda\">local agencies<\/a> to ensure a safe, peaceful yet vibrant, exciting convention,&rdquo; Johnson said. &ldquo;The city of Chicago has been rated number one as it relates to convention centers and how we make sure that we protect people, while also providing an opportunity to see the beauty and the soul of who we are.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When Johnson was asked if he believes there will be fewer anti-Israel protests with President Joe Biden off of the ticket, he discussed the excitement around Harris&rsquo;s candidacy within the party but also conceded that protests are &ldquo;going to happen.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mayor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>mayor<\/a> also dismissed concerns about fewer officers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-monty-python-sketch-ottawa-mayor-mocks-freedom-convoy\/\" title=\"\u2018A Monty Python Sketch\u2019: Ottawa Mayor Mocks Freedom Convoy\">city police force<\/a> and proclaimed that &ldquo;even with the convention going on, not one neighborhood in Chicago will go unprotected.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic National Convention, at which Harris is scheduled to accept the party&rsquo;s nomination in a prime-time speech on Thursday, will begin on Monday in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1732417\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1732417\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brandon Johnson asserts that Chicago is prepared for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) despite the anticipated large-scale protests. The mayor emphasized that the city can handle both the convention and any demonstrations, particularly as Vice President Kamala Harris is set to accept the Democratic Party&#8217;s presidential nomination. In an interview on ABC News\u2019s This Week, Johnson highlighted Chicago&#8217;s extensive experience in hosting major party conventions, stating, &#8220;We are ready for this convention&#8230; we\u2019re actually really good at this.&#8221; He expressed confidence in managing protests while upholding First Amendment rights and enhancing democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Although Chicago has a history of hosting numerous conventions, it has only held two since the tumultuous 1968 DNC: one in 1996. Addressing security concerns, Johnson reassured that local law enforcement has coordinated with federal agencies to ensure a safe and lively event. He noted that Chicago ranks highly for its convention facilities and commitment to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about potential reductions in anti-Israel protests due to President Biden not being on the ticket, Johnson acknowledged excitement around Harris\u2019s candidacy but recognized that protests are inevitable. He also dismissed worries about a reduced police presence during the convention, asserting that every neighborhood will remain protected throughout the event. The DNC will commence on Monday in Chicago, with Harris scheduled to deliver her nomination acceptance speech on Thursday evening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2326250,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brandon-johnson-dnc-2024.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38433,4387,7705,3970,32076],"class_list":["post-2326249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-brandon-johnson","tag-chicago","tag-dnc","tag-protests","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brandon-johnson-dnc-2024.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326249"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326249\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2326250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2326249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}