Illinois Governor Pritzker calls Trump's National Guard deployment an 'invasion'

Illinois Governor Jay Robert "JB" Pritzker criticized U.S. President Donald Trump"s decision to deploy elements of the National Guard from Texas to Illinois and Oregon, calling it an "invasion." In a series of tweets, Pritzker emphasized that Illinois is a "sovereign state." He also urged National Guardsmen to disobey orders from federal authorities.

This statement comes amid ongoing tensions regarding federal military presence in various states. Pritzker"s remarks reflect a growing concern among some state leaders about federal intervention in local matters. For more on related coverage, see recent developments regarding federal actions in liberal cities.

The deployment of National Guard units has sparked debate across the country, with a recent poll indicating that 61% of respondents oppose the military being deployed in U.S. cities, as reported in previous reports.

Pritzker"s comments highlight the ongoing conflict between state and federal authorities over the use of military resources within the United States.