United States: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is doubling down on radical gender ideology, even as many Americans push back against this extremist and demonic agenda. During Transgender Awareness Week, Pritzker promised to protect and expand access to controversial gender treatments and policies in Illinois.
“This Transgender Awareness Week, I want you to know that I see you and have your back as governor,” Pritzker wrote on X, formerly Twitter. He added that Illinois will remain a “home” for those seeking cosmetic surgery and other treatments commonly called “sex changes” or even the Orwellian term, “gender-affirming care,” according to reports.
Pritzker is clearly ignoring more important issues, like crime, taxes, and struggling schools, to promote a divisive agenda.
Illinois is already one of the most radical Cultural Marxists states when it comes to radical gender ideology. The state allows grown men to use bathrooms intended for women and girls or join any sports team based on how they “identify,” no matter their biological sex. Medicaid in Illinois will even bankroll the sexual mutilation and chemical castration of minors, all in the name of a radical leftist agenda.
Recent polls show most Americans don’t agree with these policies. A Rasmussen Reports poll found that 60% of Americans oppose the transgender agenda, including gender treatments for kids. Another survey showed strong opposition to letting biological males compete in women’s sports.
Even in Illinois, Pritzker might not have as much support as he thinks. Donald Trump made gains in the state during the 2024 election, shrinking his margin of loss compared to 2016 and 2020. In Chicago, Trump’s vote share nearly doubled, showing growing frustration even in liberal areas, as per reports.
Some question Pritzker’s motivations. His cousin, James Nicholas Pritzker—now known as Jennifer—runs a foundation that funds groups promoting gender ideology. Critics argue that the governor is more focused on pushing an extreme agenda than solving real problems in Illinois.
While Pritzker says his policies are about inclusion, many feel they go too far. At a time when most voters are worried about safety, the economy, and their kids’ education, focusing on gender policies seems out of touch, according to reports.
As more Americans reject these ideas, how long can Illinois stay on this path? Voters will likely have their say in the next election. For now, many are left wondering if Pritzker’s priorities reflect the values of the people he represents.