Tennessee’s governor welcomed the National Guard. Illinois’ JB Pritzker is a hard no.

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Trump added that he still hopes to send troops to Chicago, though it’s unclear how he legally can do so. JB Pritzker, who has declined to ask for the military. Pritzker talks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep in Pilsen, a Chicago neighborhood known for colorful murals that pay homage to its Hispanic roots. Pritzker was a governor of a big state, and also a billionaire, which would make it possible for him to jump-start the financing for a campaign. When Biden at last did drop out in 2024, it was too late for a primary and Pritzker supported Kamala Harris, the president’s choice.