Elon Musk To Cincinnati Police Chief: Clarify "Missing Context" Or Resign

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge stated that social media and journalists are misrepresenting a viral video of a mob attack. The footage shows a group of Black individuals assaulting White partygoers at a jazz festival. Theetge argued that these portrayals lack full context and hinder her department's investigation. She expressed that the selective focus distorts the events and complicates law enforcement efforts. Elon Musk criticized her response, suggesting she should resign if unable to answer questions. Vice President J.D. Vance condemned the incident as a "street attack" by "lawless thugs." Reports indicate five people have been charged, but their identities have not been released. The lack of public information has drawn comparisons to how similar incidents with reversed racial demographics might be handled. Meanwhile, Chief Theetge is facing a discrimination lawsuit alleging favoritism towards women and minorities in assignment decisions. The lawsuit claims a disproportionate number of preferred assignments were given to female and minority lieutenants compared to white, male lieutenants. The U.S. Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights is reportedly monitoring the investigation.