Illinois Governor Jay Robert “JB” Pritzker has been the subject of controversy after appearing in a video vowing to be the first in line in case the federal government announces a registry for Muslims. The reaction was deemed un-American by many viewers, who criticized the Illinois politician for his words.
The video of JB Pritzker surfaced recently and appears to have been recorded while he was running for governor. In the video, Pritzker talks about a possible national Muslim registry, which would force every follower of the religion to sign up, and rejects the idea.
The governor says that if such a registry is implemented, he will be the first one in line to sign up as a Muslim and encouraged others to do the same. The person who posted the video, Greg Price, accused the politician of “pandering to Muslims.”
Illinois Governor Sparks Backlash After Religious Controversy
With the current war with Iran and anti-Muslim sentiment growing in the United States, the video likely resurfaced once again, and people on X had harsh words for the governor. One of them said: “Why are democrats pandering to this religion, are the scared? Why would any political party bow down to any religion? You all need to rethink your moral compass.”
Someone else commented: “Isn’t it funny how they go and do whatever it is they have to to destroy or make Republicans look bad along with the president of United States. Even if it means destroying the country.” Others added: “He would sign anything to get a vote. Even make a deal with the devil.”
A seemingly angry person wrote: “JB never fails! Just when you think he couldn’t possibly add anything to his long list of absurdities that make him the worst Governor in the Country he surprises us with another gem!”
The overall negative reaction was widely seen on X, and someone else also slammed the politician: “Liberals handing the keys over the Muslims is beyond comprehension. They are creating a war that will take place on American soil again to fight for the soul of America.”
As anti-Muslim sentiment grows in America, it’s possible that politicians may once more be asked about previous videos in which they spoke about the subject, likely driving more controversy on social media.
