Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently criticized President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Pritzker labeled Abbott a “joke” after Abbott dismissed Illinois’ congressional map as such, arguing that Abbott is undermining democracy by trying to change district lines mid-decade. He defended Illinois’ redistricting process as legitimate, noting public hearings and adjustments made before passing the map, despite claims that it was gerrymandered to favor Democrats.
Pritzker described Trump as a “cheater,” accusing him of deceitful behavior in various aspects of his life and alleging he is attempting to manipulate elections. This commentary follows a wave of Texas Democratic legislators fleeing their state to deny Republicans a quorum, thus blocking GOP-led redistricting efforts meant to secure additional Republican seats.
Abbott has threatened to keep calling special sessions until the absent legislators return, while Trump endorsed the Republican strategy, claiming Texas is entitled to more congressional seats due to his prior electoral success. Alongside these political maneuvers, former Attorney General Eric Holder defended potential Democratic gerrymandering in response to Texas, asserting that any such actions should be temporary.
Additionally, Pritzker dismissed reports that the FBI would intervene to track down the fleeing Texas lawmakers as “grandstanding.” He also addressed humanitarian concerns regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, supporting measures to ensure aid reaches innocent Palestinians amidst the crisis. Overall, Pritzker’s statements highlight ongoing tensions surrounding redistricting and political strategies in both Texas and Illinois.
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