Illinois governor dispatches state police to protect Texas Dem lawmakers after bomb threat

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Source: Raw Story

August 6, 2025 11:27AM ET


Texas Democrats stashed in Illinois received a bomb threat, and the governor there is dispatching police for protection.

On Wednesday morning, Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) announced on X that he was aware of the threats made against the Texas officials and intends to hold those responsible "accountable."

"I have instructed Illinois State Police to ensure we maintain public safety," he said.

Texas state Rep. John Bucy III said on X that the hotel had a bomb threat and everyone was evacuated. "This is what happens when Republican state leaders publicly call for us to be 'hunted down.'"

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/texas-democrats-2673863451/?utm_source=superhead

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Governor JB Pritzker
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I am aware of reports that threats were made against Texas elected officials in our state.

Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable.

I have instructed @ILStatePolice to ensure we maintain public safety.
10:51 AM · Aug 6, 2025

[hamsterjill]

1. Thank you, Governor Pritzker.

May no one - not the Dems fighting the crap on behalf of Texas, nor any innocent bystander, hotel guest or hotel staff - be hurt by these MAGA crazies.

[orangecrush]

2. Too bad there aren't Democratic veterans groups

With "skills" to act as security in situations like this.

[Torchlight]

3. I'm going to guess: a TX GOP Leg staffer made the call.

He'll be firmly rebuked and chastised for it in public by his/her boss while simultaneously getting that much closer to a bigger Christmas bonus. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink.

[Grins]

4. How'd they know the hotels?

I don’t know their hotels! You know their hotels? All I know is somewhere in Chicago and Boston, and that’s a pretty big area.

[Cha]

5. Ah, Texas Dems went to Illinois .. Good Call.

Mahao, Gov Pritzker!