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Over the Fourth of July weekend in 2024, Chicago experienced a significant surge in gun violence, with more than 100 people shot and 19 fatalities.
Mayor Brandon Johnson attributed this violence to historical factors, specifically blaming former President Richard Nixon for policies he believes have contributed to the city’s current state of violence. This statement has sparked widespread criticism and debate, with many questioning the validity of linking contemporary crime rates to decisions made over 50 years ago. Critics argue that attributing today’s violence to Nixon’s administration overlooks more recent and immediate causes and fails to address current policy shortcomings.
The discussion has also brought attention to other incidents of violence across the country. In Detroit, Michigan, a mass shooting marked the state’s worst such incident since at least 2013, further highlighting the nationwide issue of gun violence.
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Holy shlit. Over 100 people were shot in Chicago over the July 4th weekend.
Mayor Johnson is blaming it on… Nixon.
pic.twitter.com/Txgtfuv4Ff— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 8, 2024
