Chicago Mayor Johnson Demands That Teen Mobs Be Called ‘Large Gatherings:’ When I Talked About Mob Actions, I Didn’t Say That

‘It’s important that we speak of these dynamics in an appropriate way’

Apr 5, 2026 3:00 AM

By Grabien Staff

EXCERPT:
JOHNSON: "That’s not appropriate when not talking about mob actions and in say that. Okay, hold on a second okay, respectfully, these large gatherings, these large gatherings, just hold on a second you’re, a promise you we have time talk it’s important that we speak of these dynamics in an appropriate way"

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