Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Let's Trump Have It in Viral Video
In a recent speech to the Illinois Federation of Teachers' convention, Democratic Governor JB Pritzker had some choice words for President Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The expletive-laced remarks have gone viral on social media, offering a glimpse into the strong feelings of frustration and anger that Pritzker has been harboring towards the Trump administration's education policies.
Pritzker, who is also seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender, took aim at Trump for his role in dismantling the U.S. Department of Education from within. He claimed that Republicans were working to undermine math and reading scores, while simultaneously diverting billions of dollars from public schools into private institutions.
The governor's comments were not limited to education policy alone; he also criticized Trump for attempting to ban books, erase history, and punish teachers for speaking out on behalf of their students. Pritzker accused Republicans of wanting to turn classrooms into "cultural war battlegrounds," stating that they aim to "criminalize educators for supporting LGBTQ students."
In the heat of his speech, Pritzker uttered a profanity that has sparked widespread attention online. When asked to apologize for his language, he chose instead to reiterate his message, telling Trump and his allies to "f--- all the way off." The remark was met with thunderous applause from the largely progressive audience.
The White House press office declined to comment on Pritzker's remarks, although it is worth noting that the governor has frequently employed strong language in his criticisms of the Trump administration. However, this latest outburst represents a significant escalation in his public criticism.
As Pritzker seeks a third term as governor and contemplates a potential presidential bid, his comments have offered a glimpse into his uncompromising stance on education policy and his willingness to challenge the status quo. The incident also highlights the deepening divide between Democrats and Republicans on issues related to education, with Trump's policies continuing to spark fierce opposition from lawmakers like Pritzker.
In response to Pritzker's comments, Trump recently made headlines for himself when he claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "doesn't want to f— around with the United States." The contrast between these two instances of strong language serves as a reminder of the increasingly heated rhetoric being employed by politicians on both sides of the aisle.
In a recent speech to the Illinois Federation of Teachers' convention, Democratic Governor JB Pritzker had some choice words for President Donald Trump and his Republican allies. The expletive-laced remarks have gone viral on social media, offering a glimpse into the strong feelings of frustration and anger that Pritzker has been harboring towards the Trump administration's education policies.
Pritzker, who is also seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender, took aim at Trump for his role in dismantling the U.S. Department of Education from within. He claimed that Republicans were working to undermine math and reading scores, while simultaneously diverting billions of dollars from public schools into private institutions.
The governor's comments were not limited to education policy alone; he also criticized Trump for attempting to ban books, erase history, and punish teachers for speaking out on behalf of their students. Pritzker accused Republicans of wanting to turn classrooms into "cultural war battlegrounds," stating that they aim to "criminalize educators for supporting LGBTQ students."
In the heat of his speech, Pritzker uttered a profanity that has sparked widespread attention online. When asked to apologize for his language, he chose instead to reiterate his message, telling Trump and his allies to "f--- all the way off." The remark was met with thunderous applause from the largely progressive audience.
The White House press office declined to comment on Pritzker's remarks, although it is worth noting that the governor has frequently employed strong language in his criticisms of the Trump administration. However, this latest outburst represents a significant escalation in his public criticism.
As Pritzker seeks a third term as governor and contemplates a potential presidential bid, his comments have offered a glimpse into his uncompromising stance on education policy and his willingness to challenge the status quo. The incident also highlights the deepening divide between Democrats and Republicans on issues related to education, with Trump's policies continuing to spark fierce opposition from lawmakers like Pritzker.
In response to Pritzker's comments, Trump recently made headlines for himself when he claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "doesn't want to f— around with the United States." The contrast between these two instances of strong language serves as a reminder of the increasingly heated rhetoric being employed by politicians on both sides of the aisle.
! Like, I get why he's frustrated, but still... using profanity in public is so not cool 
. But at the same time, I'm kinda impressed by his bravery to speak truth to power and stand up for what he believes in 
. And can we talk about how Trump keeps responding with more trash talk? Like, it's getting out of hand over here 
! Anyway, I think Pritzker's comments are a reminder that some people won't back down when they're fighting for what's right, and that's something to be admired 
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. The fact that Trump is responding with even more strong language just fuels the fire 
. It's not like they're gonna calm down anytime soon 
. And honestly, it's a bit surprising the White House isn't taking him to task over this one – they usually go after their opponents for using profanity 
. Still, Pritzker's comments do give you an idea of just how frustrated he is with Trump's policies on education 
. Maybe that's what's driving his decision to run again in 2028? 
. We should all strive to keep our cool even when we're passionate about something (and I get why Pritzker was frustrated). Still, his words say more about the state of education policy than they do about him as a person. It's time for us to take a closer look at what's really going on in our schools and hold those in power accountable. 
. and can we talk about how Trump is still trying to silence books and history? that's just wild 
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. It's like, can we just dial it back a notch? We're talking about people, not politicians trying to get attention 
. Pritzker's got a point though, education policy is super important and we need leaders who are willing to speak truth to power 
. On the other hand, Trump's response was pretty rich coming from him 
. Can't wait for the 2028 primaries 
but seriously, politicians need to learn how to communicate without resorting to profanity or name-calling 
. And can we talk about how Trump responded with his own "f-word" comment? Like, where's the nuance in that? 
. We need more leaders like Pritzker who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
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. i mean, come on, trumps policies are straight up devastating for public schools, especially when it comes to math and reading scores 
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and the fact that he's not afraid to take on the republicans 
. bring it on! 
this is getting really frustrating, you know? like, pols are just so caught up in their own drama and they forget that education is supposed to be about helping kids learn & grow 
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and btw i'm loving his confidence in speaking truth 2 power, even if it means dropping some F-bombs 
like, what's next? privatizing hospitals or something? 
and that video of pritzker yelling at trump is literally the best thing i've seen all year