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Brandon Johnson: “I push hard for corporations and the ultra rich to pay their…”

Featuring: Brandon Johnson, Democratic | Mayor of Chicago | Illinois

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'He can't do that': Johnson blasts Trump's threat to halt funding

Published | Video Starts at 05:47

No, I mean, I mean, I'm not going to, you know, I'm not going to entertain his threat as a function that he can actually do. Right. Look, I'm always going to show up for working people in this city. It's why I push hard for corporations and the ultra rich to pay their fair share in taxes. My assignment doesn't end or doesn't conclude at the end of a budget cycle. Right. This is why, again, I'm in a conversation with Speaker Welch this week. (05:47–05:53)

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