JB Pritzker on how Trump is trying to thwart the 2026 election | The Conversation [xDAD03ayvaI]
Nationwide, state and local officials are pushing back against President Trump’s plans to send the National Guard into various cities for crime and immigration enforcement support. One of the top Democrats leading the resistance is Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. Trump has recently said that he believes Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson should be arrested for what he believes is mismanagement of the Windy City. In this week’s episode of The Conversation, Pritzker joins POLITICO’s Dasha Burns to denounce the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy, the battle of narratives surrounding cities like Chicago, his response to the administration and what he wants to see for the future of the Democratic Party. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 2:01 Gov. JB Pritzker joins 5:03 What is Trump trying to do in Chicago? 10:20 Is Trump making Chicago "safe"? 13:55 Possibility of military interference in elections 18:40 What should Dems do if they win? 22:07 Why Pritker hesitated to endorse Kamala Harris 24:03 Unifying Dems and next steps ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! Check out our video catalog: Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: ➤ Instagram: ➤ Facebook: