Archive · 23 May 2025
Chicago Mayor Slams Trump Amid DOJ Hiring Probe
The mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, is in a fight with former President Trump.
The U.S. government is looking into how the city hires people because the mayor said he wanted to hire a diverse group of people.
The mayor thinks Trump is against this kind of diversity.
The mayor’s office released information showing the city has a workforce with people from different backgrounds.
The investigation started after the mayor made it clear that he hired more Black individuals because they’re "the most generous people on Earth."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized Donald Trump after a DOJ probe was announced.
The probe concerns the city’s hiring practices.
Johnson accused Trump of being 'threatened' by a diverse administration.
The DOJ investigation followed Johnson's comments about prioritizing diverse hires.
Johnson's office released demographic data showing a diverse staff.
- Who
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and former President Donald Trump.
- What
- The Department of Justice is probing Chicago's hiring practices under Mayor Johnson.
- When
- The DOJ probe was announced after Johnson made remarks about his commitment to diversity.
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Why
- Johnson believes Trump is threatened by the diversity of his administration, leading to the probe.
Mayor Johnson's Stance
Trump Administration's Stance
Hiring Practices
Mayor Johnson's Stance
Mayor Johnson defends his hiring practices as promoting diversity.
Trump Administration's Stance
The Trump administration questions the legality of race-based hiring considerations.
- Date of Mayor's Comments
- May 22, 2025
- Location
- Chicago
- Chicago Mayor
- Brandon Johnson
- Assistant Attorney General
- Harmeet Dhillon