The Rachel Maddow Show 'Five alarm fire': Trump attempts to fire Fed board member, inviting economic calamity
48 snips
Aug 26, 2025 
J.B. Pritzker, the Democratic Governor of Illinois, speaks against Trump's alarming rhetoric, including his attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. Pritzker passionately defends Chicago amidst threats of military deployment, emphasizing civic courage against authoritarianism. The conversation dives into the implications of undermining the Federal Reserve's independence, warning of potential economic chaos. The discussion also critiques the irony of deploying National Guard troops to fight crime in cities with higher rates, revealing deeper political motivations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Warnings About Militarized City Occupation
- Pritzker painted troop deployments as political intimidation and warned of checkpoints and masked officers.
- He pledged to take names of federal officials complicit in the scheme and to seek accountability later.
Pritzker's Public Rebuttal To Troop Threats
- Governor J.B. Pritzker strongly rebuked Trump's threat to deploy troops to Chicago and framed it as unconstitutional.
- He urged Chicagoans to protest peacefully and warned against militarizing U.S. cities.
Protest Peacefully And Consider Troop Risks
- Pritzker urged protesters to remain peaceful and practice the city's tradition of nonviolent resistance.
- He also reminded troops that many are unwilling and risk court-martial if they resist unlawful orders.