Mayor Johnson on the DNC: Dems Can Handle Protests and Protecting the First Amendment Rights

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
RADDATZ: “Our thanks to you, Matt. I’m joined now by the mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson. Good morning to you, Mr. Mayor.”

Johnson: “Good morning.”

RADDATZ: “I know you want to show off your city as you welcome this massive influx of visitors, but there are these planned protests. Are you confident Chicago is ready for this and there will not be chaos?”

Johnson: “We are ready for this convention. In fact, the city of Chicago as you know, has hosted the most conventions in our country’s history because it turns out we’re actually really good at this, you know, the part that’s most exciting though in this moment is this is a party that can handle protest and protecting the First Amendment right which is fundamental to our democracy while also strengthening our democracy and speaking to the future of our country. Unlike the Republican Party which is very painful to watch right now.”