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Trump FAT SHAMES JB Pritzker, Viral AI Image MOCKING Illinois Governor Sparks Huge Political Row…
An AI-generated image mocking Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's weight, shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social, sparked a political row.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- JB Pritzker
Updated May 10, 2026 · 1 min read
In May 2026, a controversy erupted after a viral AI-generated image targeting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was shared online. The image, posted by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social, mocked Pritzker's weight.
What happened
The AI-generated image reignited a long-running feud between Trump and Pritzker. Critics accused Trump of body shaming and escalating toxic political discourse.