Illinois Governor Faces Backlash Over Nazi Comparisons in Trump Critique

Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his remarks on Nazi Germany during his State of the State address, drawing sharp criticism from Illinois Republicans.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker likened the Trump administration to the rise of Nazi Germany during his joint budget and State of the State address.
Pritzker emphasized the importance of vigilance against threats to democracy, citing historical parallels with Nazi Germany's rapid dismantling of constitutional governance.
Illinois Republicans condemned the remarks as inflammatory and offensive, with some calling for an apology from the governor.
Pritzker clarified that he did not explicitly call Trump or his supporters Nazis, defending his comments as a warning about protecting democracy.
The speech also addressed state budget challenges and criticized federal cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration.