The radical Left is prepared to go to war with Trump. They want to handcuff him.
That’s why a top Democrat Governor has shockingly disobeyed a direct order from President Trump.
Democrat Illinois Governor Pritzker Defies Donald Trump’s Executive Pardon Authority
In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping set of pardons for individuals involved in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has taken a hardline stance, making it clear that those who participated in the attack will not find employment within the state government. The move, which directly defies Trump’s recent efforts to absolve many of those involved in the insurrection, raises serious questions about the broader implications of political moves meant to counterbalance the former president’s influence.
Pritzker’s decision, announced late Thursday, instructs the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) — the agency responsible for state hiring — to bar anyone associated with the Capitol attack from state employment. The governor’s directive casts the actions of the rioters as “infamous and disgraceful conduct that is antithetical to the mission of the State.”
In a written statement, Pritzker emphasized the gravity of the situation: “These rioters attacked law enforcement officers protecting people in the Capitol, disrupted the peaceful transfer of power, and undermined bedrock principles of American democracy.” He continued, “Our State workforce must reflect the values of Illinois and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and loyalty to serving the taxpayers. No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government.”
While the sentiment may resonate with those who view the Capitol attack as a direct threat to democracy, Pritzker’s directive also raises valid concerns about fairness, due process, and political overreach. By excluding anyone associated with the riot from state employment, the governor risks creating a precedent where political actions — and not criminal convictions — determine the eligibility for public service. Pritzker’s actions come as no surprise to those familiar with his ongoing antagonism toward Trump, but this latest directive feels more like a statement of partisan defiance than a legally sound response to a complex issue.
Pritzker’s move is seen as the first significant pushback against Trump’s executive authority, which has already prompted a range of legal challenges. The pardons and commutations issued by Trump last week sparked particular controversy, as he granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol attack, including members of groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Trump’s actions, which also included a call for the dismissal of pending charges against many involved in the events of January 6th, were aimed at offering a “clean slate” to those convicted for their participation. Trump’s sweeping pardon was framed as an effort to heal divisions in the nation, though controversies remain about the January 6 event and the consequences that followed.
Reports from the Chicago Sun-Times indicate that Trump’s pardon spree could have impacted more than 50 Illinois residents, including some who are still facing prosecution for their roles in the Capitol riot. Illinois, which employs around 53,000 state workers, is now at the center of a brewing legal conflict over how to handle this influx of pardoned individuals seeking government employment.
Pritzker’s decision to block these individuals from state jobs is undoubtedly politically charged. It’s no secret that the Democratic governor of a blue state has consistently positioned himself as an adversary to Trump, who enjoys significant support among many Republicans in Illinois. But his directive could very well open the door to legal challenges, with critics questioning whether it oversteps the boundaries of executive power. By sidestepping the traditional legal process — such as waiting for the judicial system to adjudicate the pardons — Pritzker may have set himself up for a legal battle that could undermine his position.
This action also feeds into a larger debate about the role of government in policing the actions of individuals post-pardon. Does an executive order from a governor hold more weight than the legal forgiveness granted by a presidential pardon? If Pritzker’s directive stands, could it create a new precedent in which state officials act as a check on federal pardons?
Pritzker has pushed back against other Trump policies in the past. For instance, he condemned a federal freeze on aid to Illinois, which was temporarily blocked by a judge before the White House rescinded the directive. This past antagonism has led many to view his current stance on the Capitol riot participants as more about political posturing than about a reasoned response to the problem at hand.
The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority.
In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors. https://t.co/MOt4fnlzl7
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) January 28, 2025
Pritzker Jockeying For A 2028 Presidential Run?
JB Pritzker, before Donald Trump was even inaugurated for a second term, was signaling that he wants to just get in Donald Trump’s way in any way that he can. He’s said that he will not comply with the deportation efforts of the second administration, declaring the entire state a “sanctuary” for any illegal immigrants who fear being deported by the Trump admin.
This has raised questions about whether Mr. Pritzker might be jockeying for position to be a leading candidate for President in 2028. The Democrats put a premium on anyone who is willing to be extremely radical. Those who are getting in the way of President Trump are met with so-called “progressive” brownie points in the Democrat Party. That’s ironic for a Party that is supposedly all about “defending democracy.”
Recently, JB Pritzker’s Illinois state administration reportedly got in the way of ICE arresting a known p*dophile in Chicago, preventing his deportation. This is the radicalism that most Americans find despicable and why they are feeling more distant than ever from the Democrat Party.
The p*dophile ICE arrested yesterday in Chicago could’ve been arrested in jail but Gov. Pritzker wouldn’t let that happen.
Think about that. Pritzker is actively defending known p*dos from deportation.
If any normal American did that they’d be jailed.
Prosecute Pritzker! pic.twitter.com/XO47qhjerg
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 27, 2025
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