On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028. "I'm focused on running for reelection as governor of the State of Illinois," Pritzker said. "Everything that I do really is focused on lifting up the people of my state."

Pritzker has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority. But pressed by host Kristen Welker on whether he would completely rule out a presidential run,

For months, speculation has swirled about whether Gov. JB Pritzker will launch a presidential bid in 2028. On Sunday’s Meet the Press, NBC’s Kristen Welker pressed him on the question.