Donald Trump's Weight Jokes About J.B. Pritzker Fall Flat As People Point Out His Own Pudgy Body Size

President Donald Trump has reimagined this year's Thanksgiving turkey pardon into a political performance, sharply departing from the usual lightheartedness of White House traditions to level personal attacks against Democratic officials. While standing at the podium during what is generally a scripted occasion, Trump labeled Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as unqualified and aimed body-focused insults at Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, igniting widespread commentary on social media. His remarks emerged while discussing the need for federal intervention to tackle crime and safety concerns in Chicago. Trump stated, “The mayor is incompetent, and the governor is a big fat slob.” This candor elicited strong responses on social platforms, with some observers calling him out for his appearance. He later attempted a humor-laden remark about Pritzker’s size but backtracked, insisting he wouldn’t comment on the governor’s weight while not refraining from doing so. Critics pointed out his self-contradiction and lack of self-awareness, generating considerable online chatter.