On the recordOctober 6, 2025
The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm.
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nypost.comThe Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm.
Governor Pritzker's statement on the impact of federal troop deployment in Illinois.
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There are people who are fomenting it [political violence] in this country. I think the president’s rhetoric often foments it.
This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidation, instilling fear in our communities and hurting our businesses.
Our house is on fire, and our firefighters are using their hoses to water the lawn outside.
It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.