NBC Meet the Press August 10 — Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Eric Holder
Aug 10, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker, the Democratic Governor of Illinois, dives into the heated Texas redistricting battles against Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican known for his foreign policy expertise. They discuss the implications of creating new congressional maps that could favor the GOP. Former Attorney General Eric Holder adds insight into the ethical dilemmas of gerrymandering and the vital need for safeguarding democracy. The conversation also touches on bipartisan achievements in governance, emphasizing the importance of community growth amidst the partisan divide.
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Illinois Hosts Fleeing Texas Lawmakers
- J.B. Pritzker is hosting Texas Democrats and says they're welcome in Illinois.
- He argues Texas cannot enforce arrests here and calls the threats grandstanding.
Pritzker Defends Illinois Map Process
- J.B. Pritzker says Illinois held public hearings and passed a map that follows the Voting Rights Act.
- He contrasts that process with Texas' mid-decade effort and calls the latter illegal and harmful to minority representation.
Pritzker Urges Humanitarian Access In Gaza
- J.B. Pritzker supports Senate messaging to ensure humanitarian aid reaches innocent Palestinians.
- He urges Israel to protect civilians while pursuing hostages and to minimize harm to Gaza's population.