Illinois Gov. Pritzker Condemns Trump’s ‘War on Chicago’ Post Saturday

Chicago, IL – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a sharp response Saturday after former President Donald Trump shared a social media post suggesting the U.S. military could be used against Chicago.

According to a post on Trump’s account, he wrote “Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR,” alongside a doctored image referencing the film Apocalypse Now. The message also included references to deportations.

Pritzker, in a Facebook statement, condemned the post as a threat against an American city. “The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal,” Pritzker wrote. “Donald Trump isn’t a strongman, he’s a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.”

The statement comes as political rhetoric surrounding immigration and public safety intensifies nationwide. Trump has repeatedly emphasized stricter immigration enforcement, while Democratic leaders in Illinois, including Pritzker, have resisted his proposals and voiced concerns about the impact on local communities.

Political observers noted that Trump’s message, though likely intended as a provocative warning about immigration enforcement, drew widespread criticism for framing federal policy in the language of war. The imagery accompanying the post depicted military helicopters flying over Chicago’s skyline.

Local leaders in Illinois, including members of the Chicago City Council, have not yet issued formal statements in response. However, Pritzker’s remarks signal the state’s willingness to push back publicly against what he described as threats.

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