IL Gov. Pritzker On Crime, Immigration, Trump's 'Power Grab'

In a special edition of Up First from NPR News, Steve Inskeep interviews Illinois Governor JB Pritzker at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. Pritzker discusses his battle with the Trump administration over immigration and crime, criticizing the president's approach to Chicago and the deployment of federal agents. He accuses the administration of conflating immigration with crime to meet racist ends and expresses concern over the targeting of individuals based on racial profiling. Pritzker also addresses crime in Chicago, highlighting the importance of community violence interruption and investment in underserved neighborhoods, while also touching on the potential impact of AI on employment and the need for universal healthcare. Finally, Pritzker reflects on his own political future and the qualities needed in the next president, emphasizing the importance of reform and addressing the challenges facing the country.