Brandon Johnson and the Progressive Failure: Investing Without Results Isn’t Justice

With solemn tone, microphone in hand, and applause from a crowd aligned with identity politics, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declared:

“Remembering our past and working toward a more just future, investing in the Black community is not a criminal act… Sister Zakia says she needs a witness, so I’ll say it again: investing in the Black community is not a criminal act.”

The crowd cheered. But for millions of citizens—including many within the Black community—the problem isn’t whether investing is criminal. The problem is what that investment is actually achieving, who is managing it, and whether it delivers real results.

Racial Justice or Hollow Rhetoric?
The Johnson administration, backed by radical unions and far-left organizations, has turned Chicago into a testing ground for identity-driven policies. The issue? The results are plain to see: rising shootings, shuttered businesses, fleeing law enforcement, and collapsing public schools.

Saying “investing in the Black community is not a criminal act” is not a public policy. It’s a smokescreen. True justice doesn’t come from throwing money at selected communities without a serious strategy for transformation. Failure should never be shielded by race—it should be tackled with leadership, transparency, and results.

The Real Crime: Institutional Neglect
Chicago, one of the most violent cities in America, is in crisis—and flowery speeches won’t fix it. In 2024, the city reported over 700 homicides. The majority of the victims? Young Black men. So where is the so-called “investment” going? Where are the measurable outcomes?

Public funds have been funneled into NGOs with no accountability, cultural projects with no impact metrics, and inflated salaries for consultants repeating the same buzzwords: “justice,” “equity,” “reparations.” Meanwhile, the streets remain unsafe, parents pull their children from failing public schools, and businesses flee to red states.

It’s not about whether we should invest in historically underserved communities. It’s about whether that investment is actually changing lives—or just propping up progressive political machines.

Trump Warned Us: Without Law, There Is No Justice
President Donald Trump has been crystal clear—during his campaign and in office: there is no equity without order, no prosperity without security, and no justice without fiscal and legal responsibility.

While leaders like Johnson distract the public with moral posturing, the Trump administration is doubling down on restoring law and order in cities abandoned by decades of Democratic mismanagement. The Department of Justice is already auditing federal funds funneled into mismanaged programs in Chicago, and more oversight may follow if the city's decline continues.

It’s Not About Race—It’s About Results
Reducing every critique to racism is an old, tired tactic. Today, many Black Americans are speaking up: they want real jobs, not speeches; safe streets, not “witnesses” shouting from a podium. The Black community doesn’t need protection from criticism—it needs leaders who are held accountable.

Investing in Black communities can and should be a national priority. But that doesn’t exempt anyone from delivering results. Every failed initiative should be examined, not excused.

Conclusion: Chicago Needs Leadership, Not Slogans
While Mayor Johnson delivers applause lines, his city bleeds. The real question isn’t whether investment is criminal. The question is: when will it stop being a scam?

The Trump administration is prepared to step in where local leaders have failed. As the president has said:

“It doesn’t matter if you’re white, Black, Hispanic, or Asian. If you work hard and follow the law, you’re part of the American Dream. But if you lead a city and only deliver chaos, your time is up.”

Chicago deserves better. So does USA