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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Defends Call for Protests Against Trump Administration

Pritzker stands by remarks urging mass mobilization and disruption, as critics accuse him of inciting violence and fueling presidential speculation.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for American Progress (CAP) Action Fund on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, Sunday April 27, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)

Overview

  • JB Pritzker, speaking at a New Hampshire Democratic fundraiser, called for mass protests and disruption to oppose the Trump administration, declaring Republicans 'cannot know a moment of peace.'
  • The Illinois governor criticized both GOP leadership and 'do-nothing Democrats,' urging his party to adopt a more aggressive stance against Republican policies.
  • Pritzker defended his rhetoric as a democratic tactic, rejecting accusations from critics, including Donald Trump Jr., that his words incited violence.
  • The speech, delivered in a key early-primary state, fueled speculation about Pritzker’s potential 2028 presidential bid, though he has not announced any formal plans.
  • Pritzker has drawn parallels between Trump’s rhetoric and the rise of Nazi Germany, framing the current political climate as a 'five-alarm fire' requiring urgent action.