Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Satirically Renames Lake Michigan and "Annexes" Green Bay in Mock Proclamation
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker humorously proclaimed the renaming of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" and the annexation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, mocking President Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
Pritzker digs at Trump, proposes Illinois annex Green Bay, rename Lake Michigan to ‘Lake Illinois’
Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday that Illinois plans to annex Green Bay and rename Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois” in his latest dig at the Trump administration. In a straight-faced video posted to his X account on Friday,
Gov. Pritzker pokes at Trump, says Lake Michigan is now 'Lake Illinois'
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker jokingly announced that the name of Lake Michigan had been changed to "Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump's Gulf of America. Pritzker posted a video on Friday, saying that Illinois was annexing Green Bay, mocking the president's interest in taking over Greenland.
Gov. Pritzker pokes fun at President Trump, jokes he's renaming Lake Michigan
In new video, Gov. JB Pritzker pokes fun at President Donald Trump's recent efforts to rename the Gulf of Mexico and buy Greenland.
Midwestern governor says he’s renaming Lake Michigan in announcement mocking President Trump
The governor went on to say there will be an announcement next week regarding the Mississippi River as part of the joke.
Illinois governor declares Lake Michigan is now Lake Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WILX) - Another body of water is getting a new name - at least according to Illinois. In a social media post, Governor JB Pritzker announced the changes come after decades of studies.
Illinois governor trolls President Trump in video announcing Lake Michigan's new name
In a Friday video, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker seemingly throws shade at President Donald Trump, who renamed the Gulf of Mexico last month.
Pritzker trolls Trump with satirical "Lake Illinois" stunt
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is using an underutilized tactic in attacking President Trump — satire. The latest: In a video posted to the governor's social media, Pritzker declares he is going to change the name of Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, mocking Trump, says he's renaming Lake Michigan
"Lake Michigan shall be known as Lake Illinois," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, mocking President Donald Trump
Illinois Gov. Pritzker pokes fun at Trump's Gulf of America by renaming Lake Michigan, annexing Green Bay
A minute-and-five-second video posted to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's official X account Friday afternoon was all it took to poke fun at President Donald Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and desire to purchase Greenland.
Illinois Governor Mocks Trump With Fake Bid to Rename Lake Michigan 'Lake Illinois': 'Deserves to Be Named After a Great State'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks Donald Trump with a satirical video announcement declaring Lake Michigan will be renamed "Lake Illinois."
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