'The antisemites have come out of the woodwork': Gov Pritzker on rising political violence

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) said he’s seen an increase in threats, including some referencing his Jewish faith, amid a broader rise in political violence.   “I think the antisemites out there … have come out of the woodwork and I receive threats,” he told POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin, adding that the volume is higher than in previous years.   Pritzker pointed to the current political climate as a driving factor, arguing that national leaders have helped set a tone that normalizes political violence.   “We’ve got to stand up against this,” he said. “It’s okay to disagree, but not be disagreeable.” ----------------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjtvMmHXbutALaw9XzRkAg?view_as=subscriber Check out our video catalog: https://www.politico.com/video Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politico/ ➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politico/