Summary
The White House is blaming Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for the delay in a $1 billion project to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. This event is escalating tensions between President Trump and Pritzker, both of whom have criticized each other's political actions and policies recently. Despite disagreement, Pritzker's spokesperson claims progress is being made on the project.
Key Facts
- The White House says a project to block invasive Asian carp from the Great Lakes has stalled.
- President Trump's administration blames Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for the delay.
- The project, called the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, involves Illinois, Michigan, and the federal government.
- Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer supports the project and communicated with Trump about it.
- The White House claims Pritzker has not been as cooperative as Whitmer.
- Pritzker's spokesperson argues that he is engaged and recently hosted talks on the project.
- The tensions between Trump and Pritzker continue as both prepare for potential future political campaigns.
