Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized Donald Trump's recent false claims regarding Kamala Harris' racial identity, denouncing them as indicative of racism. Pritzker, who has been considered a potential running mate for Harris, expressed his long-held belief that Trump is a racist. He cited Trump's history of promoting unfounded conspiracy theories, such as the false assertion that former President Barack Obama was not born in the US, and advocating for the death penalty for the wrongfully accused 'Central Park Five,' a group of Black and Latino teenagers.
Pritzker, recalling his past statements during his gubernatorial campaign in 2017, reiterated his stance on Trump's racism and emphasized that Trump's recent comments further validated his belief. He commended Harris for her composed response to Trump's remarks, suggesting that voters can discern the truth without engaging in Trump's divisive rhetoric.
Pritzker implied that Trump's attacks on Harris reflected his struggle to find effective criticisms following her selection as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate alongside President Joe Biden. When questioned about his upcoming schedule amid rumors of a joint rally with Harris in Philadelphia next week, Pritzker declined to disclose specifics but affirmed his unwavering support for Harris, regardless of her running mate.
