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Chicago Mayor Pushes Back on 'Nasty, Racist' Term: 'That Reporter Needs to Do M…
A video depicts the mayor of Chicago, Illinois, speaking with a reporter who uses outdated terminology to describe undocumented citizens.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson Calls "Illegal Aliens" Term "Nasty, Racist" in Heated Exchange
Chicago, IL – On Friday, October 24, 2025, Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago publicly rebuked a reporter for using the phrase "illegal aliens" during a press conference held in the aftermath of a congressional field hearing. The hearing specifically addressed the Trump administration’s escalated deportation efforts within the city, a topic that has garnered significant local and national attention. During the press briefing, a reporter posed a question concerning the mayor's response to a federal request for analysis on migrant spending, incorporating the controversial term. Mayor Johnson promptly interrupted, stating with conviction, "The last thing that I'm going to do is accept the type of racist, nasty language to describe human beings." He further underscored his position by drawing a stark historical comparison, asserting, "The legal term for my people were slaves. You want me to use that term too?" The mayor emphasized the critical importance of employing respectful and accurate terminology, advocating for the use of "undocumented individuals" rather than labels he deemed dehumanizing. He also took the opportunity to reiterate his administration's commitment to progressive policies, highlighting a steadfast focus on allocating city resources to benefit Chicago residents. This incident quickly became a central talking point, intensifying the ongoing national dialogue surrounding immigration terminology, policy, and human dignity.
