Pritzker Defends Fiery Speech amid Statewide Rally
CHICAGO (WLS) — Governor JB Pritzker took center stage at a rally Monday at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he addressed his recent controversial speech in New Hampshire that drew applause from supporters but criticism from opponents. Standing alongside UIC students protesting Trump administration higher education policies, Pritzker emphasized his call for "mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption," insisting it was not an incitement to violence. "I called for people to take out their megaphones and microphones… to get to the ballot box," he clarified.
In his New Hampshire address, Pritzker also criticized some Democrats as "do-nothing Democrats," asserting that the party’s losses stemmed from a lack of courage rather than defending marginalized groups. Although he did not name specific individuals, his remarks resonated with the crowd, mirroring the sentiments of the Democratic base ahead of the primaries.
Political analyst Laura Washington noted that Pritzker’s fiery rhetoric was a strategic move to bolster his national profile, garnering attention from major media outlets and discussions on platforms like "The View." However, local Republicans like Cook County Chair Aaron Del Mar argued that Pritzker should focus on improving his home state’s situation rather than seeking the national spotlight.
Despite the buzz surrounding his potential presidential aspirations, Pritzker remained noncommittal about future political plans, expressing surprise over the national media attention his speech had generated.
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