The Daily Signal Mayor Johnson Says Trump has "Declared War" on Chicago, FBI Spied on 8 Republican Senators | Oct. 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes for 'ICE-free zones' in Chicago, claiming the President has declared war on the city. Tensions rise as a Border Patrol incident raises questions about police responses. New documents reveal the FBI illegally spied on eight Republican senators under the Biden administration, drawing parallels to Watergate. Senators are demanding accountability and a full investigation into this alleged political surveillance scandal.
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Border Patrol Confrontation In Chicago
- Chicago Border Patrol agents were attacked and called for help while the CPD initially appeared to limit response.
- Officials described phone communications and concerns about officers showing up, not an explicit blanket stand-down order.
Chicago’s ICE-Free Zone Rationale
- Mayor Brandon Johnson said CPD responds to every emergency but will not detain people solely as federal ICE agents without a warrant.
- He framed ICE-free zones as consistent with a welcoming city ordinance and tied the stance to reducing violence.
Mayor’s 'Declared War' Claim And Guard Deployment
- Mayor Johnson claimed the president 'declared war' on Chicago and warned of a push for civil conflict by the right.
- Tony Kinnett noted federal plans to deploy 400 Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, prompting legal action by Illinois.