Major City Slaps Back at Trump by Voting to Name Snowplow ‘Abolish ICE’
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Chicago residents voted to name a snowplow “Abolish ICE” in response to President Trump’s immigration crackdown, specifically the 2023 “Operation Midway Blitz” that brought federal agents to Illinois.
- The naming was part of the city’s annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest, which invites public submissions and voting for snowplow names, with final approval by the mayor’s office.
- Other winning names included playful and culturally relevant titles like “Stephen Coldbert,” “Pope Frio XIV,” and “Blizzard of Oz,” reflecting Chicago’s local humor and pride.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed appreciation for the public’s creativity and civic engagement, while city officials indicated no objections to the politically charged snowpl
