Source: FOX News
Summary
Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger criticized President Donald Trump’s social media post about the city’s violent Juneteenth weekend, telling him to “shut up”. Trump had suggested sending federal forces to Chicago to address the violence, which resulted in 6 deaths and 39 injuries. Pfleger accused Trump of lying and instead asked him to restore funding for gun violence prevention programs. Community leaders and city officials gathered to support creating a Department of Gun Violence Prevention, while state and city leaders opposed federal intervention.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
President Trump made a social media post about Chicago’s violence, suggesting federal intervention. Father Michael Pfleger responded by telling Trump to “shut up”. Community leaders and city officials gathered to support creating a Department of Gun Violence Prevention. The proposed department would focus on reducing gun violence and coordinating prevention programs. The sequence of events feels like a familiar script: a violent weekend, a presidential tweet, and a call for action.
The performance of outrage and concern is well-rehearsed, with each side playing their expected role.
Author: Evan Null
