Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor
Trump demanded arrest of Illinois Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson while calling for investigation of Senator Blumenthal.
By Aaron Parnas•October 8, 2025•5 min read
Criminal Justice
Good morning, everyone. Donald Trump is once again calling for the arrest and imprisonment of his political opponents—this time targeting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. At the same time, he’s demanding an investigation and public silencing of Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat.
Let’s be clear: there is nothing normal about this. A sitting president using his power to threaten, punish, or imprison those who disagree with him—on the very same day that James Comey, another of his political adversaries, faces arraignment in federal court—is an alarming sign of democratic backsliding.
The media must not normalize this. I refuse to normalize this.
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With that, here’s the news:
Donald Trump demanded the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, accusing them without evidence of failing to protect ICE agents, in his latest inflammatory Truth Social post targeting Democratic leaders.
ICE and DHS are misleading the public about “Operation Midway Blitz,” a Chicago raid where bodycam footage allegedly shows an agent fatally shooting Marimar Martinez despite claims she attacked first; over 1,000 immigrants and U.S. citizens were reportedly detained amid militarized raids involving helicopters and chemical agents, with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemning the actions as turning Chicago into a “war zone,” while reporters and monitors were allegedly threatened, TikTok removed related videos, and civil rights groups filed lawsuits citing violations of Illinois’ 2022 consent decree limiting federal arrests.
Donald Trump called for an investigation into Sen. Richard Blumenthal over past claims he misrepresented his Vietnam-era military service, reigniting long-standing tensions after a heated Senate hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, who echoed Trump’s accusation; Blumenthal admitted past misstatements but defended his record. In this post, Trump says that a sitting United States Senator “should be allowed to speak no longer.”
Former FBI director James Comey is set to be arraigned on charges of lying to Congress, a case widely seen as part of Donald Trump’s broader effort to weaponize the Justice Department against political opponents, with loyalist prosecutors advancing charges career officials had deemed unwarranted.
National Guard troops from Texas have been deployed near Chicago and could arrive in Memphis by Friday as part of the Trump administration’s aggressive big-city crime initiative, despite opposition from local leaders and unclear details about their mission.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured Portland’s ICE facility with MAGA influencers, drawing criticism from Oregon’s governor for provoking protesters with teargas and partisan media stunts, amid ongoing disputes over Trump’s exaggerated claims of violent unrest and attempts to deploy the National Guard.
Country star Zach Bryan drew criticism from the Department of Homeland Security after sharing lyrics about frightened children and ICE raids in a new unreleased song, prompting the agency to mock him online; Bryan defended the track as a patriotic call for unity amid political division.
Dolly Parton’s sister apologized for alarming fans after requesting prayers for the singer, clarifying that Parton is only “a little under the weather” and awaiting a kidney stone procedure, with her team confirming she’s recovering well and planning to resume work soon.
Air traffic control shortages from the ongoing government shutdown caused widespread flight delays for a second day, affecting major airports like Newark, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, and Atlanta, as unpaid controllers call in sick and operations are curtailed to maintain safety.
The FAA facility managing Newark Airport flights is short-staffed amid the government shutdown, as unpaid air traffic controllers call in sick, raising risks of flight delays—especially with rain expected in the Northeast.
The FAA warned that both Houston’s Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports could face disruptions due to staffing shortages from the ongoing government shutdown, as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA workers strain the system, causing delays and reliance on third-party screeners.
Democrats, led by Ilhan Omar, introduced the Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act to reimburse furloughed or unpaid federal employees for childcare costs during the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting efforts to support workers as the Trump administration faces criticism for withholding pay and prolonging the crisis.
A new analysis finds that over 40 Trump administration appointees, including top officials like Energy Secretary Chris Wright, have direct ties to oil, gas, and coal companies, underscoring the administration’s deep alignment with fossil fuel interests and its aggressive rollback of climate and renewable energy policies.
Good news:
MIT scientists developed a new conductive “ec³” concrete that can store and release electrical energy, potentially turning buildings, roads, and bridges into massive energy storage systems by integrating nanocarbon networks and electrolytes directly into the concrete mix.
Swiss company Panatere unveiled the world’s first solar-powered steel recycling furnaces, using 500 mirrors to concentrate sunlight to 2,000°C—melting steel in under two hours and aiming to produce 1,000 tons of fossil-free “solar steel” annually by 2028.
Spanish researchers discovered a 650-year-old straw sandal and other ancient artifacts in a bearded vulture nest, revealing centuries of nest reuse and offering new insights into the species’ history and ecosystem preservation.
