Overview
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told a teachers union crowd that “Donald Trump and his cronies can f--- all the way off” during an Oct. 19 address in Rosemont.
- Video of the remark began spreading widely on social media on Sunday and was picked up by mainstream outlets.
- In the speech, Pritzker accused Republicans of undermining the U.S. Department of Education, advancing book removals, and shifting funds from public to private schools.
- The White House press office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the viral clip.
- Coverage notes Pritzker is seeking a third term as governor and is discussed as a 2028 prospect, while partisan blogs blasted his claims and language.