Pritzker is a potential Democratic presidential hopeful. His party is pining for someone to show defiance to Trump. And since one of his possible rivals for the 2028 Democratic nomination, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is leading the fight back, it’s good politics to show he’s just as tough.

President Donald Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to Chicago and other Democratic-run cities, signing an executive order to create a specialized unit to assist local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances and ensuring public safety.

The president’s comments follow his statements Friday when he raised the idea of using the Guard in Chicago, as he previously did in Los Angeles and currently is doing in Washington, D.C.