Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Dem Chicago leaders after driver allegedly plows into 5 cops during ‘teen takeover’
President Trump criticized Chicago's Democratic leadership following an incident where an 18-year-old driver allegedly injured five police officers during a 'teen takeover' event. The driver, Rashad Johnson, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses after crashing into the officers while they were attempting to disperse a large gathering. Mayor Brandon Johnson defended his administration, highlighting a lack of homicides over the weekend despite numerous shootings.
- ▪Rashad Johnson, 18, was charged with attempted murder for allegedly striking five police officers with his car in Chicago.
- ▪Hundreds of teenagers participated in a chaotic 'teen takeover' event, leading to multiple arrests.
- ▪Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized the importance of community investment and parental responsibility in addressing youth behavior.
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Politics Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Dem Chicago leaders after driver allegedly plows into 5 cops during ‘teen takeover’ By Nicholas McEntyre Published May 27, 2026, 1:21 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump slammed Chicago’s “terrible” Democratic leadership and called for federal intervention after an 18-year-old allegedly struck five police officers during a chaotic “teen takeover” over Memorial Day Weekend. Trump blamed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Rashad Johnson, 18, was charged with attempted murder for striking the group of Chicago’s finest who were patrolling South Loomis Street early Sunday morning. “Teen takeover in Chicago. Five officers badly hurt. Mayor and Governor are terrible.
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