Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s press conference, attacking President Donald Trump and celebrating what he calls record levels of public safety throughout Illinois:
“Public safety is not optional. It’s a fundamental responsibility of leadership, and Illinois families deserve real solutions. While public trust in our state has been eroded by endless corruption and the very leaders who distort facts, shift blame, or ignore problems for the sake of appearances, it’s time to acknowledge where systems are failing:
- Repeal the SAFE-T Act: we must prioritize victims over criminals, and back law enforcement officers
- Repeal the TRUST ACT: the burgeoning migrant crisis has exponentially impacted Illinoisans from their wallets to neighborhood violence
- Work to reduce the tax burden, and grow our economy, and keep families and businesses in our state