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At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Illinois Governor J.R. Pritzker launched a scathing attack on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of fostering division and embracing cruelty in his policies. Pritzker criticised Trump for supporting Islamophobia and promoting anti-Semitic ideas, highlighting what he described as the former president's harmful impact on the nation.
"Donald Trump thinks that we should trust him on the economy because he claims to be very rich, but take it from an actual billionaire—Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity," Pritzker stated, drawing applause from the crowd.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also weighed in, labelling Trump as "the guy who peddles anti-Semitic stereotypes," citing examples like inviting a white supremacist to Mar-a-Lago and issuing a Muslim ban. Schumer argued that Trump's "prejudice goes in all directions" and asserted that America deserves better than what he termed "Donald Trump's American carnage."
Pritzker further emphasised that Democrats aim for "economic policies that are kind, not cruel," contrasting this with what he described as Trump's consistent choice of cruelty. He reiterated his belief that Trump's success has always come at the expense of others.
US Senator Bernie Sanders joined the criticism, focusing on economic inequality and corporate greed. He highlighted the struggle of the working class, stating, "When 60 percent of our people live paycheque to paycheque, the top 1 percent have never had it so good." Sanders also called for action against "big pharma, big oil, big tech," and other monopolies, while advocating for an end to the conflict in Gaza and a push for an immediate ceasefire.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who secured her role as the Democratic nominee alongside Tim Walz after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, greeted supporters at the convention, stating, "This is a people-powered campaign, and together we will chart a new way forward."
The Democratic National Convention will conclude on August 22, with Harris scheduled to deliver the closing remarks. The US presidential election is set for November 5, with Donald Trump already nominated as the Republican candidate for the 2024 race.
'Rich in only one thing - stupidity' - Illinois gov slams Trump at DNC in Chicago
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Illinois Governor J.R. Pritzker launched a scathing attack on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of fostering division and embracing cruelty in his policies. Pritzker criticised Trump for supporting Islamophobia and promoting anti-Semitic ideas, highlighting what he described as the former president's harmful impact on the nation.
"Donald Trump thinks that we should trust him on the economy because he claims to be very rich, but take it from an actual billionaire—Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity," Pritzker stated, drawing applause from the crowd.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also weighed in, labelling Trump as "the guy who peddles anti-Semitic stereotypes," citing examples like inviting a white supremacist to Mar-a-Lago and issuing a Muslim ban. Schumer argued that Trump's "prejudice goes in all directions" and asserted that America deserves better than what he termed "Donald Trump's American carnage."
Pritzker further emphasised that Democrats aim for "economic policies that are kind, not cruel," contrasting this with what he described as Trump's consistent choice of cruelty. He reiterated his belief that Trump's success has always come at the expense of others.
US Senator Bernie Sanders joined the criticism, focusing on economic inequality and corporate greed. He highlighted the struggle of the working class, stating, "When 60 percent of our people live paycheque to paycheque, the top 1 percent have never had it so good." Sanders also called for action against "big pharma, big oil, big tech," and other monopolies, while advocating for an end to the conflict in Gaza and a push for an immediate ceasefire.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who secured her role as the Democratic nominee alongside Tim Walz after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, greeted supporters at the convention, stating, "This is a people-powered campaign, and together we will chart a new way forward."
The Democratic National Convention will conclude on August 22, with Harris scheduled to deliver the closing remarks. The US presidential election is set for November 5, with Donald Trump already nominated as the Republican candidate for the 2024 race.
Mandatory credit: Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Illinois Governor J.R. Pritzker launched a scathing attack on former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, accusing him of fostering division and embracing cruelty in his policies. Pritzker criticised Trump for supporting Islamophobia and promoting anti-Semitic ideas, highlighting what he described as the former president's harmful impact on the nation.
"Donald Trump thinks that we should trust him on the economy because he claims to be very rich, but take it from an actual billionaire—Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity," Pritzker stated, drawing applause from the crowd.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also weighed in, labelling Trump as "the guy who peddles anti-Semitic stereotypes," citing examples like inviting a white supremacist to Mar-a-Lago and issuing a Muslim ban. Schumer argued that Trump's "prejudice goes in all directions" and asserted that America deserves better than what he termed "Donald Trump's American carnage."
Pritzker further emphasised that Democrats aim for "economic policies that are kind, not cruel," contrasting this with what he described as Trump's consistent choice of cruelty. He reiterated his belief that Trump's success has always come at the expense of others.
US Senator Bernie Sanders joined the criticism, focusing on economic inequality and corporate greed. He highlighted the struggle of the working class, stating, "When 60 percent of our people live paycheque to paycheque, the top 1 percent have never had it so good." Sanders also called for action against "big pharma, big oil, big tech," and other monopolies, while advocating for an end to the conflict in Gaza and a push for an immediate ceasefire.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who secured her role as the Democratic nominee alongside Tim Walz after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election, greeted supporters at the convention, stating, "This is a people-powered campaign, and together we will chart a new way forward."
The Democratic National Convention will conclude on August 22, with Harris scheduled to deliver the closing remarks. The US presidential election is set for November 5, with Donald Trump already nominated as the Republican candidate for the 2024 race.