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Chicago Braces for ‘Outside Agitators’, Potential Chaos During Democratic National Convention

Updated: August 14, 2024 at 11:16 pm EST  See Comments

On July 24th, a significant anti-Israel demonstration took place in Washington D.C., where protesters raised a Palestinian flag and defaced monuments in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Now, the focus shifts to Chicago, which is set to host the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez and some fellow city council members have expressed concerns about potential unrest. Lopez said, “All I have to think about are the 2020 riots that happened after the murder of George Floyd. Our police department was caught completely off guard by the organized chaos that descended upon our city.”

Chicago resident Angel Ramos reflected on the riots, saying, “They let them destroy the buildings and steal whatever they wanted.”

Alderman Nicholas Sposato also voiced his apprehensions, saying, “I’m scared to death, to tell you the truth. I am very concerned, very worried. I believe there are going to be professional anarchists coming into this city who are planning on doing nothing more than wreaking havoc upon us.”

Most of the convention activities will occur within the security perimeter of Chicago’s United Center, where Vice President Kamala Harris will rally delegates in person. A virtual roll-call vote earlier this month made her

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