JB Pritzker sparks debate after hot mic catches him saying 'I don't like where we are' as he doubts Biden's reelection chances

The internet remained divided after JB Pritzker expressed doubts about Joe Biden's chances on a hot mic
UPDATED JUL 11, 2024
Illinois Gov JB Pritzker was caught on hot mic doubting Joe Biden's chances (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for The Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Getty Images)
Illinois Gov JB Pritzker was caught on hot mic doubting Joe Biden's chances (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for The Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Getty Images)

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has publicly supported President Joe Biden even though his name has been floated as a potential front-runner, was recorded on Wednesday, July 10, expressing uncertainty about the status of the race, as per Raw Story.

At a crime-fighting event, Pritzker was captured on audio telling a constituent that his party was "going to keep fighting." CBS Chicago obtained this audio.

JB Pritzker gets caught on hot mic doubting Joe Biden's chances

JB Pritzker said, "I don't know what to say. You know, got to do what we have to do" adding, "I don't like where we are, but —" as the video ended.

Notably, after CBS Chicago sent the video to Pritzker's office, they indicated that it seemed he was discussing the presidential contest.

Following Biden's poor debate performance in Atlanta, Pritzker has recently provided the President with some free advice, suggesting that he should speak in public more frequently.



 

Pritzker told reporters on Tuesday, July 9, "It was important, I think they took too long, and I think he admitted this, after the debate, for him to really go out and do press that would get some national attention."

Internet divided as JB Pritzker gets caught on hot mic doubting Joe Biden's chances

People on the internet stayed divided and had mixed reactions as Gov JB Pritzker was heard on audio stating to a constituent that his party is "going to keep fighting."

Some online comments read, "I guess he didn't get the memo" and "More more a hot buffet for him. He should put down the fork; before he opens his big mouth AGAIN." [sic]

Illinois governor JB Pritzker recently fired off a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to appoint a ‘Border Czar’ to handle the migrant crisis in his state. (Getty Image)
People on the internet stayed divided and had mixed reactions as JB Pritzker was caught on hot mic doubting Biden's chances (Getty Image)

A user wrote, "This is about Kamala Harris being next in line. That is EXACTLY what this hysteria is about," while one added, "The Dems worst enemy is themselves. Not tRump it appears." [sic]

A person also stated, "Please tell me that Democrats learned a valuable lesson in 2016 and won't repeat it!" whereas one mentioned, "He can go f**k off.....his comments are dangerous! Democrats failing to unite under Biden will put Trump back in the White House so he can put Project 2025 into effect."

A user also added, "Mainstream billionaires don't want to see Trump and Project 2025 happen. That's just an urban myth. Business leaders hate chaos. They also hate taxes, but realistically Biden isn't raising taxes. He didn't undo that horrible Paul Ryan plan. He's better for billionaires than MAGA."

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