The former Chicago mayor garnered scrutiny for his failure to meaningfully address issues like police brutality or the shortcomings of Ventra, the city-wide transport system introduced in 2013. 

According to a previous article by The New Yorker, the politician maintains close ties with various Republican donors. Take, for instance, Bruce Rauner, who helped him land a job as an investment banker at Wasserstein Perella in 1998. 

His unparalleled ability to carry out successful fundraising campaigns — he famously helped raise $72 million during the 1992 elections — and his broad network of connections within the banking sector earned him criticism as well. 

Rahm's middle finger tends to come particularly handy for those eager to attack him for his shortcomings as a politician. 

The missing digit has become a talking point within leftist circles, with some venturing so far as to appraise Arby's restaurants as the place where Rahm endured the horrid injury. 

"Arby’s may not have the best fast food but I'll always support them for:  1. having good curly fries  2. causing Rahm Emanuel to lose a finger," tweeted a person. 

"Rahm Emanuel's mangled finger on his right hand means he's perhaps the only person in Chicago who has trouble firing a pistol," remarked someone else. 

"Watching #Chicagoland, you realize that Rahm Emanuel's finger is on the pulse of the city. You just wish that finger was still attached," wrote someone else. 

"Have been asked to limit political speeches over dinner w/ friends 2nite.  Like Rahm Emanuel's loss of middle finger, will be rendered mute," tweeted another person.