A viral video showing Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge dodging tough questions about a brutal late-night assault has stirred outrage across America. Critics say her hesitant answers exposed a disturbing lack of leadership during a crisis. The incident happened just hours after the Cincinnati Jazz Festival, where over 100,000 people packed downtown streets.
Theetge admitted only one person called 911 during the brawl that left a white couple badly beaten. She blamed “heavy traffic” for the seven-minute delay in officer arrival, but admitted her new anti-violence task force had already packed up for the night by 2 a.m.. “What message does this send to lawbreakers?” asked local taxpayers.
Social media commentators wasted no time roasting Theetge online. Conservative podcast host Dave Rubin highlighted a cringe-worthy moment where she struggled to address whether the attack was racially motivated. “This is our police leadership?” Rubin mocked. ” moms in suburban parking lots handle hostility better than this.”
But the chief’s troubles aren’t new. A recent lawsuit revealed she allegedly made discriminatory remarks against white officers, costing taxpayers $95,000 in settlements. “When cops sue for racial bias, it’s a red flag,” said one police union rep, calling her leadership “toxic.”
Mayor Aftab Pureval tried distancing himself, calling the footage “horrifying.” Yet critics note his administration hired Theetge despite her controversial history. “They care more about quotas than quality,” fumed a city council member.
Theetge now faces fresh calls for her resignation. Local business owners argue her failure to protect downtown crowds threatens economic recovery. “Tourists don’t want to see ‘ baoosed mayhem,’” snarled a projet manager.
Cincinnati’s liberal establishment appears split. Some allies blame “misinformation” and mob mentality, while noisy protesters demand action. Meanwhile, crime victims wonder who’ll protect them next time.
As pressure mounts, Theetge’s fate hangs in the balance. Conservatives repeat one mantra: “Law enforcement leadership must mean accountability—per This fumble proves the opposite.”
