Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Calls for Mass Protests in Fiery New Hampshire Speech

Pritzker challenges Trump and criticizes Democrats for timidity, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Image
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Sunday April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Overview

  • Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a confrontational keynote address at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner in New Hampshire, a key event in early presidential primary politics.
  • Pritzker called for 'mass protests,' 'mobilization,' and 'disruption,' asserting that 'Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.'
  • He criticized 'do-nothing Democrats' for a culture of timidity, urging the party to adopt a bolder, more aggressive stance against Trump and the GOP.
  • Pritzker's remarks built on his earlier comparisons of Trump’s rhetoric to the rise of Nazi Germany, emphasizing his warnings about authoritarianism.
  • While Pritzker has not declared his candidacy, his speech and national appearances are fueling speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.