
Long, Hot Summer Has Begun
The summer of 2026 is predicted to be marked by chaos and violence, particularly in cities like Chicago. Political tensions are expected to escalate, with protests and attacks on politicians from various groups. The article highlights concerns over societal breakdown and the impact of radical political rhetoric on public safety.
- ▪The summer is anticipated to bring increased criminal violence and protests.
- ▪Chicago has seen a rise in gang violence and chaotic incidents during weekends.
- ▪Political leaders are facing backlash and protests from both sides of the political spectrum.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/05/26/long-hot-summer-has-begun-n3815278 |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 |
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Long, Hot Summer Has Begun David Strom 12:00 PM | May 26, 2026 AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast I've been predicting a summer of chaos, criminal violence, "protests" (riots), and attacks on politicians for a couple of months now. Not all of it will be anti-Trump or anti-Republican; not by a long shot, although a lot of people will try to stuff everything into the "It's Trump's fault" category. On the other hand, expect more people to take potshots at Trump and other politicians. I wouldn't even be surprised if some of the anarchist/Antifa-types go after Democrats whom they think are insufficiently radical.
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