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Gov. J.B. Pritzker challenges Donald Trump at DNC, addresses racist rhetoric

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Published on August 20, 2024 Updated on August 21, 2024

Gov. J.B. Pritzker challenges Donald Trump at DNC, addresses racist rhetoric

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the DNC in Chicago. Aug. 20, 2024. Photo by Ash Lane for The TRiiBE®

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On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker took on a primetime spot at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) when he gave his speech just after 8:45 p.m. before a roaring crowd at the United Center in Chicago.

Pritzker was in the running to be on the Democratic ticket with presumptive candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Although Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Pritzker showed the world at the DNC that he isn’t afraid to take on the racist rhetoric spewed by opponent Donald Trump.

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