Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s blatant denial of comparing Trump to Hitler crumbles under video evidence, exposing the left’s shameless gaslighting tactics even when their own words are on tape.
Story Snapshot
- Pritzker claims he never called Trump a “Nazi” despite multiple speeches comparing him to Hitler
- Video evidence contradicts his denial, showing direct Nazi Germany comparisons in official addresses
- Illinois Republicans file impeachment articles citing Pritzker’s inflammatory rhetoric and hypocrisy
- Governor’s Jewish heritage adds complexity to his use of Holocaust analogies against political opponents
Pritzker’s Nazi Comparisons Caught on Tape
Governor JB Pritzker now claims he never called Trump a “Nazi,” but the video record tells a different story. In his February 2025 State of the State address, Pritzker explicitly compared Trump’s administration to Nazi Germany’s rise to power, invoking the rapid dismantling of the Weimar Republic as a direct parallel. His own words contradict his current denials, demonstrating the left’s typical strategy of making inflammatory statements then gaslighting Americans when confronted with evidence.
Pattern of Inflammatory Anti-Trump Rhetoric
Pritzker’s Holocaust comparisons represent just one example of his escalating attacks on conservative Americans. In April 2025, he called for “mass mobilization” against Republicans in New Hampshire, advocating for organized opposition that many view as incitement. Following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025, Pritzker immediately blamed Trump’s rhetoric for political violence while ignoring his own inflammatory language that demonizes half the country.
Republican Impeachment Response Gains Momentum
Illinois House Republicans have filed articles of impeachment against Pritzker, led by Rep. Adam Niemerg, citing the governor’s pattern of divisive rhetoric and outright dishonesty. The impeachment effort highlights Pritzker’s hypocrisy in calling for toned-down political discourse while simultaneously comparing the elected president to history’s most notorious dictator. Republicans argue that Pritzker’s use of Holocaust analogies trivializes genuine historical suffering for cheap political points.
Weaponizing Holocaust History for Political Gain
Northwestern University’s David Shyovitz warns that overusing Nazi analogies risks “devaluing what made that historical period so horrible” and may alienate persuadable voters. Pritzker’s Jewish heritage adds a troubling dimension to his rhetoric, as he leverages his background to provide cover for historically inappropriate comparisons. This weaponization of Holocaust memory against political opponents represents a dangerous precedent that cheapens the genuine lessons of history for partisan advantage.
JB Pritzker Says He Never Called Trump A ‘Nazi.’ Cue The Tape https://t.co/4BTeDJl5Y1 via @dailycaller
— Dr. Kenneth Warner (@wrestlerkw7) September 18, 2025
The controversy exposes the left’s fundamental dishonesty in political discourse. When caught making extreme statements, Democrats like Pritzker simply deny reality and count on their media allies to provide cover. However, in an age of recorded speeches and social media, such gaslighting tactics become increasingly transparent to American voters who can see through the deception.
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