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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Will Illinois Gov. Pritzker seek a third term? Here's when we will find out
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is reportedly getting close to making a decision on whether or not to seek a third term or possibly seek a higher office. Pritzker has emerged as one of the Democratic Party's fiercest critics of President Donald Trump, making the rounds on national media and embarking on trips to Mexico and the United Kingdom to broker trade agreements. 'How I play a role in that is something I have not decided, but I certainly will be in the fight,' he told on Monday. 'My number one priority is making sure that we've steadied the shift for the state of Illinois.' The Governor indicated he would make a decision on whether or not he would seek a third term in July, when the Cook County Democratic Party meets to select candidates. 'Well, some of it is personal, right? I have a family. They've been hyper-tolerant, and, you know, on board with my being governor for now, you know, one and a half terms,' he said. The billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune also launched a pro-abortion organization, ',' that provides funding for ballot measures in other states seeking to codify abortion access. Pritzker drew national attention in February when he used a joint budget and State of the State address to make the case for a parallel between Trump's rhetoric and the rise of Nazi Germany. 'Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption, but I am now,' he said in his keynote address at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner in April. Pritzker has agreed to on his state's 'sanctuary' laws shielding illegal immigrants from federal authorities on June 12. Pritzker will join fellow Democrats, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and New York Mayor Kathy Hochul, before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
As Trump ally Bill Ackman targets Harvard, Penny Pritzker is showing her backbone
Oh, please. How many of us just want to tell the New York hedge fund manager to get a life? Ackman is clearly carrying water for President Trump — whom he backed in last year's election and who has chosen to wage an all-out war against Harvard by threatening to suspend billions of dollars in federal grants and even Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Harvard should stay true to what its president, Alan Garber, wrote in an Advertisement Harvard University president Alan Garber spoke at commencement last May. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff In that, Garber clearly has the backing of Pritzker. And now, Trump and his cronies are trying to push her out. By my count, meddling with Harvard's board violates its right, as a private university, to hire whom it wants as trustees. Like Gay, who was forced to step down in Related : Advertisement Pritzker is herself a billionaire as the scion of the Hyatt Hotels fortune, and is a major Democratic donor, who served as Commerce Secretary under President Obama. She has been a trustee of the Harvard Corporation since 2018 and became lead trustee in 2022. Last year she was reappointed to another six-year term on the board. In other words, this Harvard alumna ain't going anywhere. But this brouhaha is not just about her. Pritzker is also in the crosshairs because of her baby brother JB Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois and a much-buzzed-about 2028 presidential candidate. Just last week, he gave a fiery speech in New Hampshire, urging Democrats Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner in Manchester, N.H., in late April. Reba Saldanha/Associated Press 'Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now,' Now I will be the first to admit that Penny Pritzker's tenure at the helm of Harvard has been rocky. She chaired the search committee that selected Gay, who had been dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, as the school's 30th president. Gay lasted only six months, resigning under pressure over allegations of academic plagiarism and her handling of campus antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. An Advertisement We still don't know how much Pritzker knew about Gay's alleged plagiarism, and whether she looked the other way because Gay provided an opportunity to elevate the first Black president to oversee Harvard. After the upheaval, Pritzker told members of the board privately that she would consider stepping down from the board, Claudine Gay, then the president of Harvard University, testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Meanwhile, there are Related : But if Pritzker got Harvard into a mess with Gay, she's tried to make it right by installing Garber, formerly the provost, as president through the 2026-27 school year. She made the And while It was Pritzker, federal grants for university research. Advertisement Launching a legal battle against the White House may be painful, but it was something that needed to be done. Because if Harvard, the world's richest and most powerful university caves, that would threaten the academic freedom of universities everywhere. It should come as no surprise that Trump and his backers want another woman at Harvard to fail. The best thing the university can do is to keep growing its back bone. Shirley Leung is a Business columnist. She can be reached at
Chicago Tribune
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Letters to the Editor: Pritzker's ‘reckless' GOP attack shows he's no national leader
As the founder of Awake Illinois, a nonprofit advocating for ethical governance, I am compelled to condemn Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reckless remarks at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on April 27. This letter adapts a statement from Awake Illinois, reflecting my personal concerns and outlook. Pritzker's claim that 'Republicans cannot know a moment of peace' is a direct attack on free speech and civic engagement, endangering the principles that ensure open participation in public life. His call for 'mass protests, mobilization and disruption' threatens millions of Americans, including families Awake Illinois represents, with intimidation for their beliefs. This rhetoric risks inciting unrest, and his 'peaceful protest' defense does not undo the harm of his provocative words. This hits close to home in Illinois, where my organization is fighting discriminatory practices. Awake Illinois recently filed two federal civil rights complaints against the Illinois State Board of Education: one under Title VI for race-based teacher programming and another under Title IX for permitting a male in female bathrooms (Valley View School District 365), compromising student safety and fairness in K-12 schools. Pritzker's inflammatory speech fostered a toxic environment, evident when a speaker likened me and Moms for Liberty to executed Nazi propagandist Julius Streicher, as noted in our X post on April 28. This vile smear wrongly demonizes advocates like me and trivializes the Holocaust, chilling free expression. Pritzker's reckless comments and divisive rhetoric in New Hampshire are a critical misstep in his pursuit of national political ambition. As a parent and independent who successfully sued Pritzker in 2021 over his unlawful mandates, I have witnessed his radical governance firsthand. He also champions policies known as 'gender-affirming care' — policies other countries have halted and that many parents, including myself, have come to learn are actually mutilation and sterilization of vulnerable kids. He rejects Title IX protections and supports males in female private spaces and sports teams. His veer to the far left, alienating moderates and independents, has exposed the fragility of his national appeal. By doubling down on polarizing rhetoric and failing to unite Illinoisans, he is undermining his credibility as a viable national leader. I doubt Pritzker will retract his comments, apologize or denounce the Nazi comparison. Illinois needs unifying leadership, not division. At Awake Illinois, our motto, 'We Cannot Be Cancelled,' drives our resolve to continue advocating. I invite your readers to join me in forging a future where Illinoisans' families and freedoms thrive, undaunted by Pritzker's intimidation.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Rep. Mikie Sherrill floats impeaching Trump a third time — as she runs for NJ governor
Rep. Mikie Sherrill suggested last week that a third impeachment of President Trump could be the only way to thwart Republicans after the 2026 midterms in a bid to shore up support for her New Jersey gubernatorial run. 'I think you have to test yourself. I think it's not enough to take on one tough fight. I think there's a lot of tough fights going on,' Sherrill (D-NJ) told supporters during an event at Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company Station 34 in Manchester Township April 26. 'When I impeached the president the first time — who knew I would ever be saying–' she began at one point. 'Do it again,' one attendee interjected, prompting laughter from the town hall audience. 'Yeah, exactly. We'll see,' she replied. 'Maybe we'll go for the trifecta.' 5 'Maybe we'll go for the trifecta,' Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) said of impeaching President Trump again. Josh Christenson/NY Post 'But when I impeached him the first time, I thought I would probably lose my seat after that because of my district,' she continued. Sherill's verbal blows followed a call for Democrats to take to the streets in mass demonstrations from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who recently hinted at a 2028 presidential bid by traveling to an early primary state. 'Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now,' Pritzker said at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on Sunday. 5 Sherrill suggested a 'trifecta' impeachment of President Trump could be the only way to thwart Republicans' agenda after the 2026 midterms. AP 'These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,' he told guests. 'They have to understand that we will fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone that we have.' On Monday, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) filed seven articles of impeachment against Trump for not facilitating the return of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US — after he was deported to El Salvador — and eliminating federal programs without congressional authorization, among other alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. Sherrill, 52, is in a tough Democratic primary fight with fellow New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, with internal polls from both campaigns showing they are leading the pack. 5 The verbal attacks follow a call for the Democratic Party to take to the streets in massive demonstrations from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who recently hinted at a 2028 presidential bid by traveling to an early primary state. REUTERS Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, former Montclair mayor and president of the New Jersey Education Association Sean Spiller and ex-state Senate president Stephen Sweeney are also in the running. In mid-April, Sherrill nabbed 25% support from Garden State voters, Gottheimer drew 15%, Fulop and Baraka had 13%, Spiller got 12% and Sweeney received 6%, according to an internal Sherrill campaign poll conducted by the Global Strategy Group. Sherrill was ahead by five percentage points, 19% to 14%, in a Gottheimer campaign internal poll released April 24, followed by Fulop (13%), Baraka (11%), Spiller (11%) and Sweeney (5%). 5 On Monday, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) also filed seven articles of impeachment against Trump for not facilitating the return of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US, among other alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The New Jersey Democratic primary will be held June 10. Sherrill, whose House district comprises parts of suburban Morris, Essex and Passaic counties, is a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor seeking to keep her state in Democratic control with Gov. Phil Murphy term-limited. In her campaign launch last November, she highlighted how her candidacy would be focused on helping to 'make life more affordable for hardworking New Jerseyans, from health care to groceries to child care,' while calling for her state to be 'the gold standard for protecting rights and freedoms. 'We know they'll be under attack from Donald Trump's Washington,' she claimed. 'Because in New Jersey, we love our country, we're proud of our state, and we value our freedoms.' 5 Sherrill, whose district comprises parts of Morris, Essex and Passaic counties in the House, is a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor seeking to keep her state in Democratic control with Gov. Phil Murphy term-limited. AP In her April 26 appearance, she also dished on how blue state-led efforts would be able to counter Trump's agenda. 'I was on the floor on January 6th. And he has no intention of leaving in four years — zero,' Sherrill said two days after the Trump Organization trolled its critics by selling bright, red 'Trump 2028' hats for $50 a pop in its online store. Trump, 78, told NBC News in March that he was 'not joking' about bending the constitutional rules to run for a third term, but has been rebuffed by Republicans in Congress. 'It's up to, again, all of us to make sure that we are there, mobilizing, bringing people together as he's trying to divide us apart, finding ways around and, kind of, to block and tackle in the states,' Sherrill said. 'I have to tell you it's all down to federalism, in my mind. It's down to the states — and taking them to court as they're trying to meddle in our election system.' Reps for Sherrill's gubernatorial campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pritzker on Trump: Everyone understands ‘we've got an authoritarian in office'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) heavily criticized President Trump during a late-night TV interview Thursday, calling him an unchecked 'authoritarian.' 'I think everybody understands that at this point, we've got an authoritarian in office,' Pritzker said during an appearance on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with Jimmy Kimmel. 'He's essentially tearing apart the things that really matter to working families across the United States, and nobody's stopping him.' 'Congress is under the control of his party, and they're all paying homage to him at all times — no one's willing to break with him,' he added. Pritzker drew national attention by calling for mass protests of Trump's administration and allies during a speech at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on Sunday. 'These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,' he told the gathering. '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,' the Illinois Democrat added. The White House responded to the call to action, accusing Pritzker of encouraging violent attacks. 'His comments, if nothing else, could be construed as inciting violence,' Stephen Miller, a top Trump aide, told reporters at the White House on Monday, recalling the two thwarted assassination attempts against the president during his time on the campaign trail. 'People are engaging in rhetoric and behavior that puts the lives of public servants in danger, puts the lives of conservative Americans in danger.' But Prizker reiterated his protest call during his discussion with Kimmel. 'The only thing, in my view, that we really can do on a national level is let them know about our displeasure,' the governor said. 'If [members of Congress] don't know how much resistance there is out there in their own districts, then they're just going to keep following Donald Trump and doing whatever he wants, so we've got to be out there — loud, proud, you know, stand up, speak out.' Trump has relentlessly attacked Pritzker for his discernible weight. During a campaign rally in Ohio last year, he accused the governor leader of being 'too busy eating' to lead the state and riffed on how many hamburgers he would order. 'He wants to eat all the time,' the president said to laughs from the crowd. Pritzker, a billionaire whose family owns the Hyatt hotel chain, said he is unbothered by Trump's taunting. 'Frankly, that's how you know he's afraid of you,' he told Kimmel on Thursday. The Illinois leader first met Trump in late 2018, during Trump's first term, when the president invited a group of incoming governors to the White House. Pritzker had just won the Illinois gubernatorial election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, campaigning heavily on attacking Trump. 'I have to say, I contemplated whether to go or not,' he recalled in the late-night interview. 'I had run an entire campaign where every chance I got — in fact, I started a lot of my speeches by saying, 'Everything we care about is under siege by racist, misogynist, homophobic, xenophobic president in the United States.'' He added, however, that the meeting was cordial. 'Oddly, he spent a lot of time talking to me, you know, seemingly interested in being my friend, which was very odd,' Pritzker said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
