Story perspectives

Leaders Urge Trump to Fund Asian Carp Protection

3/15/2026

Center

Trump Urged to Fund

U.S. President Donald Trump is urged by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Senator Dick Durbin to release federal funds for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to block Asian carp.
The project remains paused for lack of federal funding.
Pritzker warned that inaction would betray Americans relying on the Great Lakes.
Durbin urged Trump to lift the funding pause to protect $20 billion fishing and boating industries.

Left

Pritzker Challenges Trump

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) has positioned himself in the Democratic Party by taking a confrontational stance against U.S. President Donald Trump.
He is pursuing a rare third term as governor, fueling speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.
As a billionaire from a wealthy family, he faces anti-billionaire sentiment and criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Pritzker emphasizes kindness in politics, reflecting on lessons from Trump's presidency.

1 of 2

Trump Urged to Fund

U.S. President Donald Trump is urged by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Senator Dick Durbin to release federal funds for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to block Asian carp.
The project remains paused for lack of federal funding.
Pritzker warned that inaction would betray Americans relying on the Great Lakes.
Durbin urged Trump to lift the funding pause to protect $20 billion fishing and boating industries.

1 / 2