The Daily 'The Interview': How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker
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Mar 14, 2026 
J.B. Pritzker, Illinois governor and former businessman from the Pritzker family, known for progressive state leadership and opposition to Donald Trump. He discusses how personal tragedy and family activism shaped his politics. Topics include executive power and accountability, wealth and transparency, proposed social media fees, AI’s disruption of jobs, and U.S. foreign policy and alliances.
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Childhood After His Father Died At Seven
- Pritzker recounts being seven when his father died and his mother arranged friends to keep the children unaware until she returned.
- He remembers Fisherman's Wharf outings and the painful moment his mother told them their father had died.
Mother's Activism And Struggle Shaped His Values
- Pritzker describes his mother's alcoholism and activism; she told her children alcoholism was a disease and gave them a book about it.
- He credits her activism in LGBTQ and abortion rights for shaping his Democratic values.
Publish Financial Disclosures To Build Trust
- Politicians should publish financial disclosures to ensure transparency and public trust.
- Pritzker cites his annual statement of economic interest and contrasts it with Trump enriching himself and his family while in office.