Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s recent call for “mass protests” and “disruption” against President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism from Trump adviser Stephen Miller, who warned that such rhetoric could incite violence.
Speaking at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner in New Hampshire, Pritzker urged Democrats to mobilize against Trump, stating, “These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.” He emphasized the need to “fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone” and to “punish them at the ballot box.”
Miller responded by stating, “His comments, if nothing else, could be construed as inciting violence.” He highlighted concerns that such language could lead to real-world consequences, especially given past threats against President Trump.
Pritzker defended his remarks, asserting they were calls for peaceful protest and political action. He compared the current political climate to early Nazi Germany, citing his family’s history fleeing pogroms in Ukraine as a reason for his urgency.
The controversy underscores the heightened tensions in American politics and raises questions about the impact of inflammatory rhetoric.
