Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker railed against the “Looney Toon Republican Congress” and included jabs at both President Donald Trump’s trade representative and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – but his speech was mainly directed at his fellow Democratic leaders.

Speaking at a dinner for New Hampshire Democrats that is usually reserved for those about to run for president, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was sounding like a 2028 presidential candidate Sunday night. Pritzker said he has never before called for mass protests and disruption, but the Trump White House has taken him there.

Musk tweeted on Pritzker’s fiery speech in New Hampshire, where the potential 2028 presidential candidate demanded more aggressive resistance to Trump.

Former Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic committed to Illinois on Monday. Stojakovic, the son of former Sacramento Kings All-Star Peja Stojakovic, made the announcement in a post to X. He chose the Illini over North Carolina and Stanford.

Illinois men’s basketball has its second transfer portal pickup of the 2025 offseason. California transfer Andrej Stojakovic committed to the Illini on Monday. Stojakovic comes to Champaign after one season with Cal and one season with Stanford.