Pritzker Accuses Trump of Setting ‘a Tone Where Political Violence Is OK’
Pritzker said threats against politicians have risen as federal prosecutors charge a gunman in the latest attempt on Trump’s life.
- On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused President Donald Trump of setting a "tone" where political violence is "okay," speaking 10 days after Trump survived another assassination attempt.
- The accusation follows an April 25 assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, where prosecutors charged 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen for targeting Trump over conspiracy theories involving Jeffrey Epstein.
- Pritzker noted an uptick in threats against his family in recent years, particularly regarding his Jewish faith. "We need to be speaking out against political violence," he said, adding it is "OK to disagree but not be disagreeable."
- White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson rejected the governor's claim Tuesday, asserting Trump understands political violence as a survivor of multiple assassination attempts and will continue challenging Democrats.
- Capitol Police reported a nearly 58 percent increase in threats against congressional lawmakers and their staff in 2025, reflecting broader tensions across the United States.
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The Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, continues to criticize President Donald Trump as promoting "political violence"
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Pritzker accuses Trump of setting ‘a tone where political violence is OK’
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