US EditionPritzker Responds to Trump’s Comment on His Weight, Criticizes Former President’s Leadership Style
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday and responded to President Trump's comments mocking his weight while criticizing Trump's leadership style.
- Pritzker's remarks followed his recent political speech in New Hampshire, which fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run despite his denial and focus on the 2026 midterms.
- During the interview, Pritzker described Trump as an authoritarian leader dismantling key issues affecting working families and urged widespread protests, active mobilization, and disruptive actions to challenge his policies.
- Pritzker highlighted Trump’s pattern of bullying by saying, "He loves to make fun of people in any way he can," adding, "That's how you know he's afraid of you."
- Pritzker's statements intensified partisan tensions and suggested a more confrontational Democratic strategy ahead, though he stopped short of confirming presidential ambitions.
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Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Jab at Gov. Pritzker's Weight on Late-Night Show
Kimmel Makes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Watch Trump Troll His Weight, Then Grills Him: 'Why Are You Ordering Five Burgers'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the latest crush of the left-wing resistance to President Donald Trump and a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night and found himself on the receiving end of a barrage of jokes about his weight.
Gov. JB Pritzker creates nicknames for Trump to call him, including 'JBeefy,' in Jimmy Kimmel appearance
Gov. JB Pritzker's late-night appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" came on the heels of an attention-getting political speech in New Hampshire that has once again sparked buzz about whether he'll run for president in 2028.
Gov. JB Pritzker creates nicknames for Trump to call him, including ‘JBeefy,’ in Jimmy Kimmel appearance – Chicago Sun-Times
Kimmel told Pritzker, “when you go to New Hampshire, it’s because you’re planning to run for president.” “Or you’re going skiing. There are other reasons to go to New Hampshire,” Pritzker said.
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