Well, folks, it seems the Democrats are already auditioning for who can sound the most unhinged ahead of 2028. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire apparently bored with running his state into the ground, took his roadshow to New Hampshire – the first primary state, wink wink – and decided the best way to launch his not-so-secret presidential ambitions was to call for chaos.
Speaking at a Democrat fundraising gala, Pritzker declared, “Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now.” And the kicker? “These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.” Let that sink in. A sitting governor is advocating for disrupting the lives of political opponents and ensuring they have “no peace.” He added, “We must castigate them on the soapbox and then punish them at the ballot box.”
Predictably, and rightly, this drew immediate condemnation. Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, didn’t mince words, telling reporters Pritzker’s comments “if nothing else, could be construed as inciting violence.” Donald Trump Jr. fired back on X, asking Pritzker, “Are you trying to inspire a 3rd assassination attempt on my dad? Two wasn’t enough for you?”
Pritzker tried to walk it back, claiming he just meant political action like voting and court challenges. Right. Because “mobilization,” “disruption,” and ensuring opponents “cannot know a moment of peace” usually just means filling out a ballot. As commentator Jonathan Turley noted, Democrats like Pritzker and Hakeem Jeffries (who called to “fight” Trump “in the streets”) seem awfully comfortable fueling rage and calling for confrontation.
Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi nailed it: “His inflammatory and dangerous speech is focused on further dividing our country… it’s clear that Pritzker’s only priority is what’s best for him and his presidential bid.” Sen. Dave McCormick added that it shows how “out of touch” Democrats are, opposing successes like securing the border. Pritzker’s rhetoric isn’t just divisive; it’s dangerous, irresponsible, and frankly, pathetic for someone aspiring to lead the nation.