The GOP are beside themselves. They’re utterly shocked at what this radical Leftist just said.
And a top Trump enemy has called for violence against Republicans during an unhinged rant.
Pritzker’s New Hampshire Speech Ignites 2028 Buzz and GOP Fury
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat with a knack for grabbing headlines, set the political world abuzz over the weekend with a bold appearance at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s annual fundraising gala.
As the first potential 2028 presidential contender to visit an early primary state since the Democrats’ bruising November defeats, Pritzker’s trip fanned speculation about his White House ambitions. But it was his call for “mass protests” that stole the spotlight, drawing sharp accusations from Republicans who claimed he was stoking violence.
Delivering a fiery address to the first-in-the-nation primary crowd, Pritzker didn’t hold back. “Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. They have to understand that we will fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone that we have. We must castigate them on the soapbox and then punish them at the ballot box,” he declared, igniting a firestorm among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Dem Gov. Pritzker: “Never in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.”
— Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) April 28, 2025
I warned before the election, the left is planning the BLM riots 2.0.
It’s coming.pic.twitter.com/AQ9clwZFjJ
The backlash was swift. Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, didn’t mince words. “His comments, if nothing else, could be construed as inciting violence,” Miller said to reporters outside the White House on Monday.
Donald Trump Jr. took to X with a personal jab, posting, “Are you trying to inspire a 3rd assassination attempt on my dad? Two wasn’t enough for you?”
Pritzker tried to save face and clarified to reporters that his remarks were about political action—think protests, voting, and legal challenges to the Trump administration’s policies.
“It’s time to fight everywhere and all at once,” he had told the New Hampshire crowd, a line that seemed to rally Democrats but left Trump’s base skeptical of his intentions.
Republicans seized the moment to paint Pritzker as a symbol of Democratic disconnect. Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick took to X, arguing, “One of the biggest successes of President Trump’s first 100 days has been securing our southern border and keeping Americans safe. Democrats drumming up ‘mass protests’ opposing this obvious success story shows just how out of touch they are with everyday Americans.”
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley piled on, claiming Pritzker’s rhetoric was part of a pattern. “…and Pritzker cannot know a moment of a presidency. He is only the last Democrat to fuel the rage in calling ‘for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption,'” Turley said, pointing to similar calls from Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who earlier this year urged his party to “fight” Trump’s agenda “in the streets.”
The criticism wasn’t limited to national figures. Back home, the Illinois Republican Party unleashed a scathing rebuke.
“JB Pritzker’s ego-driven obsession with becoming president is putting Illinois, and Republicans across the country, at risk. His inflammatory and dangerous speech is focused on further dividing our country and I hope to see Illinois Democrats condemn his call for violence,” said Kathy Salvi, the state party chair. She added that Pritzker’s New Hampshire trip was “further proof that he’s already left Illinois behind.”
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt even got in on the action, quipping on X, “We welcome the Republican refugees from the Land of Lincoln suffering under the tyranny of the Pritzker regime to the free state of Missouri!”
Pritzker’s visit to New Hampshire, a state that has hosted the nation’s first primary for over a century, is a classic move for politicians eyeing a presidential run. The billionaire governor has emerged as one of Trump’s fiercest critics, slamming the president’s executive actions, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency cuts, and policies on immigration and federal funding.
The feud is nothing new—Trump has long targeted Pritzker, blasting him on Truth Social last year: “Sloppy J.B. Pritzker… has presided over the destruction and disintegration of Illinois at levels never seen before in any State. Crime is rampant and people are, sadly, fleeing Illinois. Unless a change is made at the Governor’s level, Illinois can never be Great Again!”
As the dust settles from Pritzker’s provocative speech, the governor’s next moves will be closely watched. Is he laying the groundwork for a 2028 bid, or simply rallying a demoralized Democratic base? One thing is clear: his words have struck a nerve, setting the stage for a contentious political showdown.
Stay tuned to The Federalist Wire.
