Pritzker condemns Trump Admin's National Guard activation ultimatum

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned the Trump Administration"s Department of Defense ultimatum regarding the activation of state National Guard troops for domestic operations. In a statement released today, Pritzker described the ultimatum as "outrageous and un-American."

The statement highlighted the administration"s threat to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members against the state"s will. Pritzker emphasized that this federal overreach violates principles of state sovereignty and constitutional norms.

This incident follows a pattern of similar situations where state and federal authorities have clashed over the use of National Guard troops, as seen in recent developments in other states.

Pritzker"s remarks reflect ongoing tensions between state leadership and the federal government regarding the deployment of National Guard forces.