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Protests Erupt as Pritzker Labels Trump a 'Wanna-Be Dictator'

9/7/2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker labeled Trump a "wanna-be dictator" during protests in Chicago and Washington, DC.
Trump threatened to use the "Department of War" against Chicago, referencing a parody from Apocalypse Now.
Over a thousand demonstrators protested in Chicago against Trump's immigration policies and National Guard deployment.
Activists drew parallels to Israel's actions in Gaza, pledging to resist federal measures.
In DC, protesters called Trump a "fascist" and criticized the city's militarization.
Trump asserted his authority to act as needed to address crime.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker labeled Trump a "wanna-be dictator" during protests in Chicago and Washington, DC.
Trump threatened to use the "Department of War" against Chicago, referencing a parody from Apocalypse Now.
Over a thousand demonstrators protested in Chicago against Trump's immigration policies and National Guard deployment.
Activists drew parallels to Israel's actions in Gaza, pledging to resist federal measures.
In DC, protesters called Trump a "fascist" and criticized the city's militarization.
Trump asserted his authority to act as needed to address crime.