Recently, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker voiced his concerns about Democrats being labeled as fascists, which is almost comedic given the political landscape.
It seems noteworthy that his party has spent considerable time – on national television no less – branding Trump and the GOP with labels like fascists, Nazis, and worse. The consistency of these claims is so staggering it’s difficult to keep count.
However, it seems one shouldn’t dare reciprocate the label; that would be met with severe disapproval.
For further context, here’s a transcript retrieved from Donald Trump for President on Facebook:
Governor JB Pritzker: “For Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans in Congress, this isn’t about public safety; this is about sowing division and intimidation among Americans. It’s about creating a pretext to deploy armed military troops in our communities – a strategy to accumulate power in Trump’s hands. We should be concerned about what he intends to do with that power, particularly in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.”
“Moreover, the Trump administration’s attempts to silence critiques—like labeling the Democratic Party as fascist and threatening to revoke broadcast licenses—can only be interpreted as an assault on the Constitution.”
Watch the video below:
JUST IN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker asserts it’s dangerous for the Trump administration to label the Democratic Party as “fascist.”
“This all revolves around instilling fear and division among Americans.”
Truly remarkable. pic.twitter.com/MOB8VxCFb5
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 29, 2025
Let’s reflect on how Governor Pritzker himself has previously referred to Trump and the GOP:
Pritzker: “I never called them Nazis.”
Also Pritzker: “Okay, so maybe I did call Trump Hitler and the Republicans Nazis a dozen times…” pic.twitter.com/28MLpXvaec
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) September 15, 2025
In a similar vein, consider the rhetoric surrounding ICE from liberal media:
MSNBC might reconsider labeling ICE as the Gestapo in front of their rather intense audience. pic.twitter.com/5EOWt9vJWw
— Bill D’Agostino (@Banned_Bill) September 24, 2025
According to David Strom on Hot Air:
“It’s astonishing that J.B. Pritzker consistently rises to the top in Democrats’ discussions about presidential candidates. His imposing demeanor may work in his favor, but his extreme positions on various issues – from immigration and healthcare to crime and trans rights – make him a contentious figure.”
“Nonetheless, Pritzker’s presence on any list shouldn’t shock anyone, particularly when Pete Buttigieg is considered a serious contender. One can only imagine the visual dynamic in a debate between him and Gavin Newsom.”
“Regardless, I doubt Pritzker’s worries about Republicans using the term ‘fascist’ will gain traction given how often they wield it themselves.”
If Pritzker finds the label of fascist troubling for his party, perhaps it would serve him well to reconsider its application entirely.
Mike LaChance has been engaged in the analysis of higher education and political content for Legal Insurrection since 2012 and has contributed to multiple outlets including the Gateway Pundit, Daily Caller, and Breitbart.
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