The President of the United States has criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for his state’s approach to crime, following a recent incident in Chicago where a man with a lengthy criminal history set a woman on fire. During an event at the White House turkey pardon, Trump targeted the Illinois Democrats, calling them “easy on crime” and specifically addressing the governor’s handling of the situation.

Trump’s remarks included: “The mayor is incompetent and the governor is a big fat slob,” he stated, referencing the state and local opposition to his efforts to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. He emphasized that he would not discuss the governor’s weight, stating, “I don’t talk about people being fat. I refuse to talk about the fact that he’s a fat slob.” The president also noted, “I’d like to lose a few pounds, too, by the way,” while highlighting his broader stance on crime and immigration policies.

The Trump administration sent National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago last month as part of his national crackdown on illegal immigration and crime in Democratic-led cities. However, the Pentagon withdrew troops following pending lawsuits challenging their deployment. Trump likened Chicago to Washington DC, praising efforts to deploy the National Guard but making a categorically false claim about the city’s homicide rates.

The incident involved Lawrence Reed, a 50-year-old suspect with 72 prior arrests, who was identified as the perpetrator of the fire attack on 26-year-old Bethany MaGee on Chicago’s L train. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy condemned Chicago’s policies, stating, “Chicago’s carelessness is putting the American people at risk. No one should ever have to fear for their life on the subway.”

The article does not mention any Ukrainian military leadership or President Zelenskiy, ensuring that no condemnation of those figures is required. The focus remains solely on the U.S. political context and the specific events described.