CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he “can’t rule out” a run for President in 2028, during an interview on Meet the Press this weekend.
When asked about the possibility by NBC’s Kristen Welker, Pritzker responded, “I can’t rule anything out, but what I can rule in is that no matter what decisions I make, and I mean in particular about what I do here in the State of Illinois, is about the people of Illinois.”
There has been speculation that Pritzker may seek a higher office and throw his name into the mix for president in 2028.
He announced that he would seek a third term as Illinois Governor in June.
Pritzker announced former state representative and former deputy governor Christian Mitchell as his running mate, since Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is running for the U.S. Senate.
Pritzker has emerged as one of the Democrats’ most vocal opponents of President Donald Trump. He was under consideration to be former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in 2024.
Pritzker has also done numerous interviews on national broadcasts since Trump was sworn in, increasing his visibility as one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
Most recently, he welcomed Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to prevent a vote on new congressional voting maps.
DuPage County Sheriff James Kendrick, businessman Joseph Severino, and Phil Perez have announced they are running against Pritzker for the office of Illinois Governor.
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