Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addresses Twitter resignation rumors, says she will continue to serve

CHICAGO (WLS) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was trending on social media for part of the weekend because of what she called “homophobic, racist and misogynistic rumors” on Twitter.

“It is shocking and disappointing to see some media members and verified Twitter delegates selling this crap as truth,” said Mayor Lightfoot.

Activists have again called for Lightfoot to resign after the bodycam video was released last week showing the fatal Chicago police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.

On Sunday morning, Lightfoot posted a series of tweets on her personal Twitter account addressing unfounded rumors that she would step down as mayor of Chicago Sunday morning.

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The tweets read:

‘Good morning from my country house in Sauganash. Seriously, our city has no time for homophobic, racist and feminine-degrading rumors today or any day.

It is shocking and disappointing to see some media members and verified Twitter users proclaiming this trash can as truth.

If people hadn’t noticed, we in Chicago have big challenges to tackle TOGETHER. This nonsense, which some seem to have the luxury of, has not fed one person, stopped the pandemic, housed someone on the street, or saved one young person.

Anyone who wants to work with me to progress, I am ready. Even if we don’t always agree, let’s do the work if you really love this city and want to contribute to making it better.

The rest, get out of the way.

I will continue to lead a group of willing people throughout the city who do the work of the people. The people of Chicago have elected me mayor and I will continue to serve today, tomorrow, and in the future. Back to work.

PS – I have not moved to a fantasy castle in Sauganash. Enjoy your Sunday.”