Social media is buzzing following a viral video of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dancing, which has quickly circulated on X. Users are calling the performance “embarrassing,” and the clip features Johnson grooving to “Hideaway” by Kiesza alongside a group on a rooftop. This has led some conservative commentators to criticize the mayor for seemingly ignoring the city’s crime issues.
Johnson’s campaign confirmed he appeared in the video, though they didn’t specify when it was filmed. Notably, the video was released around the same weekend he announced his intention to run for a second term.
Many responses on social media reflect a range of reactions. For instance, one Fox News contributor expressed shock, questioning the appropriateness of the video given Chicago’s ongoing crime challenges, with reports indicating over 1,300 people shot in the city this year alone. Another popular account remarked that Chicago doesn’t need another social media influencer in a leadership role.
Conservative voices were particularly critical, with one commentator highlighting alarming statistics such as 23% approval ratings and weekly shootings. Others echoed sentiments of disappointment, calling the whole situation “pathetic.” A few users even went as far as suggesting that Johnson should face impeachment for this light-hearted video amidst serious issues.
Johnson was first elected as Chicago’s mayor in 2023 and indicated his intention to seek re-election recently. The city has been battling a persistent crime problem, with recent data showing increases in shootings and thefts compared to the previous year, plus a grim tally of homicides during the early part of the year.
