Pritzker: Trump administration ‘politicizing’ case of slain Loyola student

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused the Trump administration on Monday of "politicizing" the death of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, who was killed in Chicago last week. Pritzker's statement expressed condolences to Gorman's family and the university community while criticizing how the White House has characterized or responded to the case. The accusation reflects broader tensions between Democratic governors and the Trump administration over how violent crime in Democratic-led cities is framed in national politics. Crime in major urban centers has become a focal point of political debate, with the White House frequently highlighting violent incidents in Democratic cities as evidence of failed governance. Gorman's death has drawn attention as a high-profile homicide in Chicago, one of the nation's largest cities.