Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Says ‘Real Reason’ Trump Wants to Send the National Guard to Chicago is to Interfere With Elections
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently appeared on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki, where he raised concerns about former President Donald Trump’s intentions regarding the use of the National Guard and federal immigration enforcement in cities like Chicago.
During the interview, Pritzker suggested that Trump’s push to deploy federal forces is not primarily about addressing crime or immigration issues, but rather about “setting the stage to interfere in future elections.” The comment drew attention, though host Jen Psaki did not challenge the assertion during their exchange.
In a separate part of the interview, Pritzker defended his administration’s record on crime reduction, highlighting efforts by state and local officials. This came just days after a violent weekend in Chicago, prompting criticism from some observers who argue that the city’s crime issues remain unresolved.
An absolutely UNHINGED JB Pritzker suggests President Trump is fighting crime and deporting illegal aliens to interfere with elections.
Democrats have lost their minds. pic.twitter.com/sBl4lQqaB2
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 6, 2025
Fatcat JB Pritzker: “By the way we’ve done a terrific job on the ground here” fighting crime.
50+ people were shot in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. pic.twitter.com/rfq4OnNKAT
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) September 6, 2025
Critics claim Pritzker is prioritizing his political positioning over public safety and accuse media outlets like MSNBC of enabling partisan narratives by not pushing back on controversial statements. Some conservatives argue that Democratic leaders are increasingly beholden to their party’s base and that media coverage often reflects that dynamic.
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