Rahm’s Surprising Alliance: Reaches Out to Trump

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to change his image. He used to be President Obama’s chief of staff and led the city of Chicago from 2011 to 2019. Now, he seems to be planning a run for president in 2028. And in a surprising twist, he’s trying to appear like the voice of reason. That’s a big shift from the way many Americans remember him—especially those of us who served and watched our cities fall apart while politicians like Emanuel stood by.

Emanuel’s new message is all about common sense. He’s even stepping away from the woke nonsense that’s taken over the Democratic party. He said recently that people should stop arguing about bathrooms and pronouns and start focusing on classrooms and education. That’s a far cry from the far-left talking points we’ve heard from his party for the last several years. It’s clear he’s trying to look more moderate, more grounded, and more serious—especially compared to some of the radicals who came after him, like former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

But here’s where things get interesting. After President Trump called out Chicago’s rising crime problem again—calling the city “a mess” and hinting at federal help—Emanuel didn’t lash out. He didn’t act offended or defensive like most Democrats do. Instead, he invited Trump to help. That’s right. Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat through and through, actually said he’d be open to working with Trump to fix the crime problem in Chicago.

Now, let’s be clear. Emanuel didn’t agree to just anything. He said he’d want any help focused on the neighborhoods that really need it—like Englewood, which has been hit hard by violence—not just downtown where the tourists go. That’s a smart tactical move. It shows he’s thinking strategically, not just politically. He knows the real danger is in the communities that have been ignored for too long.

Meanwhile, other Illinois leaders like Governor J.B. Pritzker and current Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are against any federal help. They’d rather keep things the way they are, even if that means letting crime continue to rise. That tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. They care more about politics than public safety.

Emanuel’s move is different. Whether or not you trust his motives, you have to admit this is a shift. He’s trying to beat Trump to the punch by saying, “Look, I’m already working on crime. I’m willing to work with anyone—even someone like Trump—if it helps.” He’s trying to take the wind out of Trump’s sails before the 2028 race even starts.

But let’s not forget, this is still Rahm Emanuel we’re talking about. He’s a career politician. And media outlets like The New York Times are already saying this is all about politics. They think he’s just trying to look good for the cameras and get ahead in the polls. That may be true. But it doesn’t change the fact that he’s saying what a lot of Americans—especially veterans and law enforcement—have been saying for years: we need to clean up our cities, and we need to work together to do it.

Emanuel seems to be waking up to the fact that the far-left agenda has failed. The cities under their control are falling apart. Crime is out of control. Regular people are scared to walk down the street. And the leaders who were supposed to protect them have done nothing but make excuses. If Emanuel is serious about changing that, then maybe there’s hope. But he’ll have to prove it with actions, not just words.

For now, Trump is still leading the way on law and order. He’s not afraid to call out the truth. And now that even a Democrat like Emanuel is willing to work with him, it shows just how far the conversation has shifted. Maybe common sense is making a comeback after all.