Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently found himself in a contentious exchange with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a situation that brought to light issues he might prefer to avoid.
The clash unfolded as President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to several Democrat-led cities grappling with crime, including Chicago.
According to Gateway Pundit, FBI Director Kash Patel has disclosed a staggering statistic: over 110,000 gang members are currently active in Chicago. This figure highlights the city's ongoing struggles with corruption and lawlessness, with gang members constituting approximately 4% of the city's 2.7 million residents.
In a striking case, a Chinese illegal immigrant, residing in Chicago under Pritzker's sanctuary policies, was charged with orchestrating a human and sex-trafficking operation across state lines. This individual was involved in transporting female victims and profiting from their exploitation.
Amid these challenges, ICE agents have faced hostility from Marxist agitators, while Chicago Police have reportedly been instructed to refrain from intervening. Despite these pressing issues, Governor Pritzker chose to criticize Hegseth for his alleged focus on personal fitness.
Pritzker remarked on X, "Pete Hegseth was busy ignoring his job and doing pushups as part of a show for the Guinness Book of World Records while Illinoisans are being invaded by Trumps military troops."
Hegseth, in response, did not hold back. He pointedly addressed Pritzker's comments, suggesting the governor might benefit from some physical exercise himself. "Governor, you might try a pushup or two," Hegseth retorted. "In the meantime, our troops will do the job you refuse to do."
This exchange underscores a broader narrative of political priorities and accountability. While Pritzker's focus appears to be on criticizing Hegseth's fitness routine, the pressing issues of crime and illegal immigration in Chicago demand urgent attention.
The deployment of National Guard troops, as ordered by President Trump, aims to address these challenges, offering protection that some argue local leadership has failed to provide. As the situation unfolds, the question remains whether Pritzker will address the underlying issues or continue to engage in political sparring.
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