Illinois governor on Trump win: 'You come for my people, you come through me'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

11/07/24 2:45 PM ET


Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the aftermath of the election, issuing a warning that if anyone tries to “come for my people,” they will have to “come through me.”

“People have often said that I’m a happy warrior, and I’ve always taken seriously my role as a happy warrior on behalf of this state. Even today, when I’m struggling with many of the difficult questions this election poses, my optimism for the future remains undiminished,” Pritzker said.

“To anyone who intends to come take away the freedom and opportunity and dignity of Illinoisans: I would remind you that a happy warrior is still a warrior,” he continued. “You come for my people, you come through me.”

The governor noted that in his state, he will continue working to protect all people, no matter what a second Trump term looks like. “Perhaps this time may be different. But if it isn’t, Illinois will remain a place of stability and competent governance,” Pritzker said.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4979284-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-on-trump-win/

[John2028]

1. Trump

You need people to stand up to this bully. Good!

[Freethinker65]

2. Thank you JB

[MustLoveBeagles]

22. My Gov

[Alice B.]

3. That's it. I want to move to Illinois.

How bad are the winters, again?

[questionseverything]

6. Chicago is pretty cold & icey

Southern Illinois way less severe

We are still a free people, for now

[Alice B.]

30. Good to know - thank you!

[Chipper Chat]

16. Me too.

Im in Central Indiana and am fed up with this backwards State.
Whats a nice small town in Eastern Illinois to move to. Maybe 10-20k people.

[Bluethroughu]

25. McHenry, Crystal Lake, Barrington, Spring Grove

Those are McHenry County, red county. The people are nice, but not politically knowledgeable, to busy working.

Lake county, blue county...Highwood, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Mundelein, Waconda, Lake Zurich, Barrington

[Chipper Chat]

28. Thanks

[Alice B.]

29. Yes, thanks!

[rubbersole]

19. Pretty soon there won't be any winters.

Big Ag might want to plow Chicago to use as farmland.

[Bluethroughu]

26. With a good pair of boots and a warm jacket, Good!

[mucifer]

31. Honestly with climate change

It’s not as cold as it was. But we do have HUGE budget problems.

I love JB and am glad I live here.

[BOSSHOG]

4. Oh My, the incredible MAGA conflict.

We said we’d leave it to the states. States Rights Yeah. Thank You Governor Pritzker.

[blm]

5. Trump won't butt heads with Pritzkers

They go way back to the Grand Hyatt project in NYC. Trump knows he can’t bully them or bullshit them.

[questionseverything]

7. Jb's family has the kind of money trump wishes he had

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[Traildogbob]

8. That is the democratic

Leadership we been looking for.
I would love to see this throughout house and senate as well. More than the two or three frequent podium dwellers, with the high road speeches, but the whole damn bunch need to be loud and pissed off. Gloves off. Earn the pay and respect.

[defacto7]

13. Hear, hear.

[sheshe2]

9. Good for JB!

[Trueblue1968]

10. I hope our Lady Governor of Oregon is super strong too !!!!!

[benfranklin1776]

11. Here Here Governor! 👏🏼👏🏼

Apropos from the man who leads the state that Lincoln graced with his pre Presidential life. Once more, as it was before the Civil War, free states must become a refuge and a bastion of opposition against the tyranny of the original fascist menace: the Confederates. Just as they refused to enforce the fugitive slave laws and wretched constitutional provision that spawned them, so too must they now refuse to assist in the enforcement of laws and policies that are vicious human rights abuses. ✊🏼💪🏼✊🏼

[cadoman]

12. it's empowering to know there will be safe places from the Handsmaid dystopia

Thank you JB. Not all billionaires are bad people and you are an example of one of the good ones.

[PortTack]

15. Exactly! And JB will not blink an eye spending his own billions to fight tsf!

He is so very philanthropic! Incredibly generous and likable

[mackdaddy]

14. Trump has a history of sending agents in unmarked vans to 'kidnap' people off the street.

He did this in 2020 during the Portland protests.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/feds-unmarked-vans-portland/

[PortTack]

17. I've lived in illinois most of my life. In the city, then in a smaller city to the south.

JB Pritzker has brought opportunity back to the state. We need ppl to move here, and with new investors it’s a good move.

Boasting the 5th largest economy in the U.S., and ranking #3 in the nation for business expansions and relocations this past year, Illinois has proven to be a state of opportunity and growth. Conway Global’s 2022 Illinois Investment Guide tells a story of perseverance and triumph over the challenges following the pandemic. This year’s guide gives fresh insights into the path to success that Illinois has paved and what the state has accomplished in the last year.

https://beinillinois.org/blog/the-state-of-success-key-takeaways-from-the-latest-illinois-investment-guide/

[mamacita75]

18. Good on Gov

Pritzker! I grew up in IL and have been impressed by him. Many friends still there as well like him.

[ancianita]

20. GO, JB! Lord, I miss Illinois.

[Chicagogrl1]

21. Very blessed to live in IL

Thank you JB for protecting all Illinoisans!

[Bluethroughu]

23. Pritzker is my favorite Governor.

He's done an excellent job here, and the
right-wing hate him for it!

Competent is being humble.

[Susan Calvin]

24. Whereas Abbott will serve Texas up on a platter. nt

[murielm99]

27. Luv my Guv.