Reuters
(Washington, DC) – Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker is facing pushback after comments he made on a recent podcast in which he claimed that “no Democrats ever called Donald Trump a racist.”
The remark quickly drew attention online — and critics were fast to point out a past social media post from Pritzker himself that appears to contradict that statement.
A previously published post from Pritzker’s verified account includes the direct phrase: “Donald Trump is a racist.”
Donald Trump is a racist.
— JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker) February 6, 2026
The resurfaced tweet has since circulated widely across social media, with users arguing it undermines the governor’s recent claim.
Pritzker has not publicly addressed the discrepancy as of this writing.
The renewed attention comes amid continued political sparring between Democrats and President Donald Trump, with rhetoric over past statements once again becoming a flashpoint.
