Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at Republicans on Monday as far-Left protesters disrupted the Democratic National Convention, tearing down portions of the fencing around the perimeter of the convention center. 

When asked about the breach caused by pro-Palestinian protesters through the DNC perimeter outside the United Center, Johnson told the Washington Examiner there was no security failure and instead went after Republicans. 

“Protecting the First Amendment right. That’s what we’ve done. We’ve done that,” he said. “Here’s what the failure is: an extreme Republican Party that doesn’t believe in democracy, an extreme Republican Party that attacked this country, an extreme Republican Party with Gov. Abbott attacking the city of Chicago.”

Johnson was seeming to reference the large number of illegal immigrants who have been bussed into Chicago by Texas. 

“That’s what’s extreme,” Johnson added. “That’s what the failure is, but what you’re experiencing right now, you’re experiencing the hopes and aspirations of the people of this country.”

Many of the protesters flew Palestinian flags and wore keffiyehs as they attempted to breach the fences. 

Chicago Police said Monday night that the situation was contained and that attendees security was never jeopardized. 

“Demonstrators breached a portion of anti-scale fencing along the National Convention’s outer perimeter near the United Center on August 19. Law enforcement personnel were immediately on-scene and contained the situation,” the police said in a statement reads. “At no point was the inner perimeter breached, and there was no threat to any protectees.”

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At least 100,000 protesters were upset over the Biden administration’s handling of Israel’s war with Hamas. 

City leaders said that the would be ready for the protests and would start arresting people if violence broke out. 

​​“We want people to exercise their First Amendment rights. We will protect them while they’re doing it. But we will not guarantee someone that we’re not going to make arrests if they act violently or start to commit crimes,” said CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling. 

Johnson said the city would be  “ready for this moment” and that the city would “safe and peaceful and vibrant and energetic,” Johnson said. 

The Democratic Party has been rocked by infighting over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, with many not happy with either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris.

Drag Queens from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will host a huge Drag Show for Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention. 

The first ever Drag PAC (Political Action Committee) — created by “Drag Race” alumni — announced that on Wednesday August 21 it will host what’s being called “DNC Drag Night Chicago: A Voter Registration Kiki,” LGBTQ Nation reported. The PAC is hosting the multiple Drag Shows on Wednesday in hopes of increasing voter registration 

In a video posted by Libs of TikTok on X, we see a host of Drag Queens saying “Hey Chicago” as they promote the various Drag shows that they claim will be “the biggest night of drag.”

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One of the stars said, “you thought a city of politicians was too much. Wait till you see a city of Drag Queens.”

Drag PAC, a pro-Kamala PAC created by drag queens, is holding a massive drag show in Chicago during the DNC.

They are also trying to register voters at the show.

The Democratic party is represented by drag queens. pic.twitter.com/vvoros0eB8

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 19, 2024

The PAC’s founding members — which include performers like Jinkx Monsoon, BenDeLaCreme, and Monét X Change — said the PAC was formed due to what it labeled  “anti-LGBTQ+ bills,” the outlet noted. The so-called “anti-LGBTQ” legislation in multiple states targets drag performances that outlaws adult cabaret male or female impersonators from performing “nudity, sexual excitement, sexual conduct, excess violence or sadomasochistic abuse” on public property.

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Along with the Drag Queen shows, the four-day long convention may at times look more like a typical Hollywood awards show than a political event when this week in the Windy City, as previously reported.

Convention organizers have confirmed to CNN that a different celebrity will kick off each of the four nights at the DNC, where the featured star will give remarks and reappear on stage throughout the evening, starting on Monday night with “Scandal” star Tony Goldwyn.

Tuesday night, CNN contributor and host of “The View” Ana Navarro will emcee the evening. Wednesday night TV star Mindy Kaling will host followed by actress Kerry Washington on Thursday, who will emcee the evening on the same night that Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept the Democratic party’s nomination.

And they will not be the only ones, as dozens of Hollywood stars flock to Chicago for events and concerts planned around the DNC, as previously reported.

John Legend, an outspoken supporter of the Democratic Party and past contenders for the White House, will hold a concert for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Hollywood Reporter noted. 

Late-night host Stephen Colbert is taking his show on the road for the first time with guest appearances that include Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Chance the Rapper, among others THR noted.

There is even supposed to be a Hollywood premiere-style look at the DNC with a “blue” carpet for the arrival of the bigger-named attendees, Deadline reported.

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