Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) called for “mass protests,” urging Democrats and their allies to act in a way that will not give Republicans “a moment of peace.”
“Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption, but I am now,” Pritzker said while delivering the keynote address at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on Sunday night.
“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.”
Pritzker calls for mass protests and disruption – “Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,” he says, swaying their portraits will one day be put in museums “reserved for tyrants and traitors” pic.twitter.com/BBBuL1Uz9O
— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) April 28, 2025
Pritzker also lambasted members of his party who have been influenced by political punditry and turned away from the needs of the public, leading them to “admonish” fellow Democrats on podcasts and cable news programs, according to a report.
“Those same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on our defense of Black people, of trans kids, of immigrants, instead of their own lack of guts and gumption,” Pritzker said.
Republicans were quick to respond to the Illinois governor’s call to action.
“Gov. Pritzker wants Republicans to ‘have no peace’?” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) asked in a statement published on X. “We find peace in God, family, and country. And we’re not going anywhere.”
Gov. Pritzker wants Republicans to ‘have no peace’?
We find peace in God, family, and country. And we’re not going anywhere. https://t.co/y8npQnjL3e
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) April 28, 2025
“We welcome the Republican refugees from the Land of Lincoln suffering under the tyranny of the Pritzker regime to the free state of Missouri!” Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) posted.
We welcome the Republican refugees from the Land of Lincoln suffering under the tyranny of the Pritzker regime to the free state of Missouri! https://t.co/wsNOvu94q3
— Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) April 28, 2025
“Are you trying to inspire a 3rd assassination attempt on my dad?” Donald Trump Jr. asked. “Two wasn’t enough for you?
Are you trying to inspire a 3rd assassination attempt on my dad? Two wasn’t enough for you? https://t.co/ewxGWSLsQ4
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 28, 2025
PRITZKER POSITIONS HIMSELF FOR 2028 PRESIDENTIAL RUN WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE FUNDRAISER
Pritzker’s comments come as rumors continue to swirl that he will announce a 2028 presidential run.
He has delivered multiple high-profile speeches in recent months and has yet to say whether he will seek reelection as Illinois governor.