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Trump and Pritzker Engage in Heated Exchange over Weight and National Guard Deployment

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In a series of tweets and public statements, Donald Trump and JB Pritzker, the Democratic governor of Illinois, have exchanged harsh words over Trump's comments on Pritzker's weight and the deployment of the national guard on the streets of Chicago. Trump, who is reportedly 6ft 3in tall and weighs 224 pounds, told reporters that Pritzker "ought to spend more time in the gym" and suggested that the governor's weight is a reflection of his lack of leadership. Pritzker fired back, saying that Trump is "not in good shape" and accusing him of making personal attacks based on physical appearance, a tactic he has used before against figures like Rosie O'Donnell and Chris Christie.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump and Pritzker engaged in a heated exchange over Trump's comments on Pritzker's weight, with Trump calling for the governor to spend more time in the gym and Pritzker firing back that Trump is "not in good shape".
  • Pritzker accused Trump of making personal attacks based on physical appearance, a tactic he has used before against figures like Rosie O'Donnell and Chris Christie.
  • Trump suggested that deploying the national guard on the streets of Chicago is necessary to combat the city's crime problem, which Pritzker disputed, saying that such a move would be an "overreach" of executive authority.
  • Chicago suffered 573 murders in 2024, the highest of any US city, but this total represents the lowest number of homicides in the city since 2019, and crime is down significantly compared with 2024.
  • Trump has already sent the national guard into Los Angeles and Washington DC, and is considering deploying it to Chicago, where leaders have said such a move would be unnecessary.
  • Pritzker called upon Fox News or Newsmax to relay his comments to Trump, suggesting that the governor is trying to break through to the president.

Statistics:

  • Trump is reportedly 6ft 3in tall and weighs 224 pounds.
  • Chicago suffered 573 murders in 2024, the highest of any US city.
  • This total represents the lowest number of homicides in the city since 2019.
  • Crime is down significantly in Chicago compared with 2024.
  • Washington DC had its lowest crime rate in 30 years in 2024, before Trump deployed the military.

Sources:

  • Oliver Milman (author), "Trump and Pritzker Engage in Heated Exchange over Weight and National Guard Deployment" (exact format not available)

* Note: Author and publication date are not specified, but Oliver Milman is the author of the provided text.

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