Staff Reports
President Trump’s turkey pardoning ceremony was anything but uneventful. It was a spitfire occasion that delivered not only clemency for a plucky bird but also a scathing rebuke of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s leadership. In true Trump fashion, he wielded the event as a platform to spotlight the abysmal state of Chicago’s safety and governance under Democratic control.
The windy city’s politicians seem to prefer chaos and degeneration rather than accepting federal help, despite recent horrific crimes that confirm the necessity for urgent intervention. Instead of proactively inviting solutions, Governor Pritzker is fiddling while Chicago burns. It’s a travesty that such a storied metropolis is left in the hands of leaders more concerned with political optics than the welfare of their citizens.
Trump is fully embracing his inner Don Rickles while roasting JB Pritzker: "I would never comment on someone's weight. I won't mention that he's a fat slob."
"By the way, I wouldn't mind shedding a few pounds myself"
pic.twitter.com/lMRfOE2vQc pic.twitter.com/69xHJXje1V— Sandy (@SD73660) November 25, 2025
The governor’s defensive retort to Trump’s criticisms was unsurprisingly juvenile and lackluster. For someone who holds a position of such importance, responding to serious concerns with playground insults about weight only reinforces the notion that he’s far removed from responsible leadership. The safety of the residents should be his focus, but it’s clear his priorities lie elsewhere.
This isn’t just about individual egos clashing. This is symptomatic of a broader refusal by liberal leaders to acknowledge any need for redirection when their policies fail. Instead, they mock, deflect, and engage in theatrics. While they might deem these antics as clever rebuttals, Americans who see their cities deteriorate expect real answers and actionable solutions.
People deserve better, and Trump isn’t afraid to demand it—whether the left likes it or not. As Democrats try to gloss over their failures with quips and distractions, one must wonder how long citizens will put up with this charade. Will liberals ever stop prioritizing their false narratives over common sense and safety, or will they continue down this road of empty promises and hollow leadership?
