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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Condemns Trump's Racist Comments About Kamala Harris

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the crowd before President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy, June 28, 2023, at the Old Post Office in Chicago. Illinois Democrats have changed the

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker strongly condemned former President Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding Kamala Harris' racial identity, labeling them as racist. Pritzker, who has been speculated as a potential running mate for Harris, expressed his long-held belief that Trump exhibits racist behavior. He cited instances such as Trump's propagation of false conspiracy theories, including the debunked claim about Barack Obama's birthplace and his controversial stance on the Central Park Five case.

Pritzker, in a CNN interview, reiterated his past assertions of Trump's racism and emphasized that the former president's recent comments only reinforced this view. He commended Harris for maintaining a dignified response to Trump's attacks, suggesting that voters can discern the truth without engaging in similar rhetoric.

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