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Pritzker Rejects White House Speculation, Calls Trump Bullying

5/18/2026

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker told Chicago Magazine that a White House bid is not occupying his thoughts despite public speculation.
He called U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on his weight bullying behavior.
He criticized the Democratic Party for wasted time while in control and urged swift action on universal health care and a higher minimum wage.
He said losing his father at age seven and his mother’s struggle with alcoholism taught him empathy.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker told Chicago Magazine that a White House bid is not occupying his thoughts despite public speculation.
He called U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on his weight bullying behavior.
He criticized the Democratic Party for wasted time while in control and urged swift action on universal health care and a higher minimum wage.
He said losing his father at age seven and his mother’s struggle with alcoholism taught him empathy.