Nonsense. She's exactly "who they picked." Too bad, so sad, maybe be more alert next time?
Caldwell may be referring to the fact that Lightfoot posed as a moderate while campaigning to attract votes. Once in office, however, she unleashed her inner radicalism and dictatorial ambitions.
Her abusive behavior towards subordinates is well known now.
While arsonist were burning the city, her residence was protected by 180 police officers (the same coppers that she frequently condemns).