Chicago
The GOP Believes That It’s Time For Mayorkas To Leave Homeland Security – But Is It Easier Said Than Done?
Illinois 7th Congressional District candidate Chad Koppie and Invest USA founder Michael Letts discusses the actions of the GOP, and how effective they will be with impeachment. Considering how out of control the migrant crisis has gotten in the United States, the GOP is looking to take action against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas – by ousting him. The House Committee investigating Homeland Security released draft articles of impeachment over the weekend, noting that he has … Read more
How did the US drop from Utopia to Dystopia? In a word: Abortion, the curse of nations
Suggested intro: Chicago Congressional candidate Chad Koppie is giving a clarion call to end abortion, and thus end a holy curse against the United States of America. He reminds Black Americans that the Democratic Convention is in Chicago in August, and they should conduct demonstrations against the party of Abortion, causing Black Genocide. “Look how far our country has dropped in the last several years, said Koppie, adding, “We’ve been cursed with the corrupt leadership of … Read more
Black Chicago Residents Have Had Enough of Illegals – And Are Even Abandoning Democrats Because of It
Chad Koppie, currently running unopposed for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, explains why this is a subject that deserves more focus. The migrant crisis has reached critical levels in the United States, but it’s particularly creating havoc in Chicago, where a number of black citizens have sounded off against what their government is doing. Per this video from Benny Johnson, city officials have noted that they are treating migrants with a “humanitarian” approach, but residents are far from … Read more
Chicago goes after buses to stop illegal immigrants (By Michael Letts)
The realities of dealing with effects of illegal immigration have grown so bad in Chicago that there is a move to allow voters to decide whether the city should remain a sanctuary city and continue to spend $40 million a month taking care of illegal immigrants. However, city officials are also taking actions to stem the tide of immigrants coming into the city. The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance recently to impound and tow … Read more
Voters are the reason Chicago has food deserts (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in American Thinker.) Chicagoans are seeing a variation on the saying, “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,” playing out in the city. Areas of the city are being labeled as “food deserts” because there are no grocery stores nearby, and residents only have themselves to blame. According to ABC7 in Chicago, “In the past five years on the South Side, store closings have included a Whole Foods, two Targets and three Walmarts.” These are … Read more
Chicago Mayor’s Lame Word Games Can’t Cover Up a Big Crime Problem (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in Western Journal.) As a public service to Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, here is the definition of “mob” (provided by Dictionary.com), which he apparently does not know: Mob (noun): 1. a disorderly or riotous crowd of people; 2. a crowd bent on or engaged in lawless violence. It does not, as the mayor recently implied, have to refer to the Mafia. And no matter what the definition is, Johnson’s words do excuse criminal … Read more
Defund the police movement wrecks America’s third-largest city (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in Fox News.) The plunge into lawlessness can be attributed to liberal policies and inept governance. The defund the police movement continues to wreak havoc on the streets of Chicago, as lawlessness and crime reach unprecedented levels. The city that was once known for its vibrant culture and thriving communities has now become a hotbed of violence and chaos. As a conservative and a former policeman, I am deeply concerned about the state of … Read more
20 Injured in Shooting in West Suburban Chicago (Guest: Stephen Willeford)
Interview guest opportunity with Stephen Willeford, whose heroic intervention stopped the worst mass shooting event in the history of Texas. In the wake of the tragic mass shooting incident in West Suburban Willowbrook, Illinois, we have the opportunity to hear a firsthand account from Stephen Willeford, a renowned spokesperson for Gun Owners of America. Willeford is known for his heroic actions in stopping the worst mass murder in Texas history by engaging the shooter with … Read more
Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s Refusal To Hire More Police Officers Is Coming Back To Bite Him With Rising Crime and “Teen Takeover” (Guest: Michael Letts)
Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the Mayor-elect needs to do something now, before the city succumbs to even more chaos. Chicago has already seen a great deal of trouble over the years under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, particularly with its lacking police presence and rising criminal activity. But now, under Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, matters are getting much worse in the city. As reported over the weekend, a “Teen Takeover” has taken place, with hundreds … Read more
If Chicagoans Want to Reduce Crime, Why do They Keep Voting Left? (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in CNS News.) When Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election last month, most people assumed the largest contributor to the loss was the rampant crime in the city. A poll conducted Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 found that 47 percent of likely mayoral election voters identified crimeand public safety as the most important issue in determining their vote. “Throughout her term, she has been criticized for her soft-on-crime approach, which has led to … Read more
Lori Lightfoot’s Exit Can’t Come Soon Enough – Chicago Can Finally Move Forward (By Michael Letts)
(Originally appeared in The Western Journal.) “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” That’s my final statement to Lori Lightfoot, who served as Chicago mayor for the past few years and practically ran the city into the ground when it came to both a massive increase in crime and the diminishing of its once noble police force. In case you missed the news, Lightfoot missed out on the chance at a second … Read more
Anti-Gun Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Defeated (Guest: Michael Letts)
Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the ousting of the current Mayor couldn’t come soon enough for the city. After a troublesome few years that have seen the city of Chicago become a haven for growing criminal activity, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is finally on her way out. Lightfoot lost her bid for a second mayoral term , following an all-too-slow recovery from COVID-19, a steep increase in crime, and constant battles with both teachers’ … Read more
Lightfoot Out: When Even Leftists Have Had Enough (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in Front Page Mag.) Even liberal Democrats can reach a breaking point. That’s what Chicago’s soon-to-be ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot discovered when she lost her Democratic mayoral primary to Paul Vallas. Not only did she lose the primary, she came in third in field of nine candidates. Lightfoot, who touted being the first black woman and openly gay mayor of Chicago, can now add another first to her resume. She is the first Chicago mayor in … Read more
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Is Once Again Wreaking Havoc With Police, This Time Over COVID Benefits (Guest: Michael Letts)
Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes that the mayor needs to stick with the “social contract” that was put in place, and for good reason. At a time when police are trying to obtain additional funding to boost their ranks in the midst of a growing crime wave across the U.S., Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues to be a thorn in the side of her local police. A new report from Fox News reports that the … Read more
Lightfoot’s soft-on-crime approach comes back to haunt her (By Michael Letts)
(Originally published in American Thinker.) As the Chicago mayoral primary election approaches in April, the candidates are looking to defeat incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot. They have apparently found her Achilles heel… crime. Chicago Police statistics aren’t something Lightfoot can trumpet as a success. During her time in office, crime is up 19 percent in the city. Murders have increased 20 percent since 2018, and shootings are up 19 percent. Motor vehicle thefts saw the largest increase of … Read more
Letts: Chicago Crime at All-Time High — Time for Kimberly Foxx to Go
(Originally appeared in NewsMax Kimberly Foxx Foxx is failing at her job; that failure will wind up costing the City of Chicago dearly. Sometimes bad leadership happens. It just does. You assign a manager who doesn’t have any experience running a store, or maybe you just hire a coach you think will do wonders for your team, but the next thing you know, you have a dismally losing record by the end of the season. However, … Read more
A Recent Chicago Incident Shows Just What Kind of Disarray Police Are Going Through Right Now (Guest: Michael Letts)
InVest USA founder Michael Letts discusses the attempted burglary, and how it took two hours for police to respond. Crime has reached an all-time high in several states as of late, mainly due to the shortage of police officers coming off of “defund the police” funding cuts. But things are really bad in Chicago, where it’s reportedly taking officers two hours to respond to certain calls. Fox News recently reported that a Chicago business, an auto … Read more
Chicago Crime at All-Time High — Time for Kimberly Foxx to Go (Guest: Michael Letts)
(Originally published in Newsmax.) Kimberly Foxx Foxx is failing at her job; that failure will wind up costing the City of Chicago dearly. Sometimes bad leadership happens. It just does. You assign a manager who doesn’t have any experience running a store, or maybe you just hire a coach you think will do wonders for your team, but the next thing you know, you have a dismally losing record by the end of the season. However, … Read more
Chicago Continues To See a Massive Crime Wave As Several Resign From Kimberly Foxx’s Ranks (Guest: Michael Letts)
InVest USA’s Michael Letts explains why Foxx’s problematic stay as elected district attorney could cost the city in the long run. Several states are seeing the after-effects of the “defund the police” campaign, with several officers resigning and crime surging to an all-time high. But things are even worse in Chicago, as many members of law enforcement are leaving due to an entirely different issue – elected district attorney Kimberly Foxx. A new report from Fox … Read more
Proliferation of Mass Shootings Related to Abortion? (Guest: Jim Harden)
The latest mass shooting in Suburban Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend brings the national toll of mass shootings so far this year to 309. CompassCare CEO, Rev. Jim Harden, insists that the root cause of the proliferation of this violence is the same reason abortion is promoted: the devaluation of human life. Q&A: Is there a link between abortion and the increased rate of homicide in the United States? Answer: The root cause of the proliferation … Read more
Fourth of July Shooting In Highland Park Leaves Questions About the Growing State of Mass Shootings, and Why Police Play Such an Important Role (Guest: Michael Letts)
For many, the Fourth of July is a celebratory occasion. Yesterday in Highland Park, however, this was anything but the case. A tragic mass shooting during a parade in the Illinois city left six dead and over two dozen injured when a gunman fired from an adjacent rooftop. However, the police acted quickly to apprehend the suspect and his rifle, so that he wouldn’t do harm to anyone else. This latest event continues the trend … Read more
Six Dead, 30 Injured in Chicago-area Mass Shooting over July 4 Weekend (Guest: James Harden)
Six people are dead and 30 more injured during a Fourth of July Celebration of the Chicago-suburban Highland Park. This tragedy is the latest of 309 mass shootings so far this year in America. But the question is: Why? Our guest is Jim Harden, founder of Compass Care, who believes he has the over-arching reason for the proliferation of mass shootings. Welcome Jim Harden Suggested Q&A: 1) Jim, let’s get right to it. What is the … Read more
There’s a Big Problem With the Chicago Mayor’s “Secret” Police Force
Throughout each city and state, police officers make their presence known when it comes to upholding the law and protecting citizens. However, there’s been some question as of late regarding what Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is doing with her police force. A new report suggests that Lightfoot has appointed a “secret unit” of police officers that work as her personal protection detail, with 65 officers, five Sergeants and one Lieutenant providing round-the-clock personal protection for her, … Read more
