Trump Criticizes Illinois Governor After Violent Chicago Weekend

WHO:

Fox News - President Trump criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

NY Post - President Trump made statements on Truth Social.

WHAT:

Fox News - Seven people were killed and 38 were injured in weekend shootings in Chicago.

NY Post - Five people were reported dead and 22 injured in the same weekend shootings in Chicago.

NY Post - President Trump questioned why Governor Pritzker had not called him for help, stating, “Lots of Killing going on in Chicago…Why isn’t [Illinois] Governor [JB] Pritzker calling me for help?”

WHERE:

Fox News - The incidents occurred in Chicago, Illinois.

WHY:

Fox News - President Trump called for federal help for Chicago in response to the violence.

HOW:

Fox News - President Trump used social media to express his criticism and call for action.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 16:30 UTC)

President Trump criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on social media, questioning why the governor had not reached out for assistance amid a surge of violence in Chicago. Over the weekend, seven people were killed and 38 injured in shootings across the city, prompting Trump to call for federal help in response to the alarming situation. In his statements, he expressed concern, saying, “Lots of Killing going on in Chicago…Why isn’t [Illinois] Governor [JB] Pritzker calling me for help?”