* The president met with several governors at the White House today and gave a speech…
Near the end of his address, Trump noted that there were 17 new governors at the event in the State Dining Room. “Very smart ones, like my friend,” Trump said, turning to Pritzker, who has frequently criticized the president.
“Congratulations. It’s a great — you’re going to have — you have such an easy state. That’s so easy. Great state of Illinois. What an easy state. I don’t know. Huh? Have you found it to be easier or tougher than you thought?”
“Well, you’re going to help us out,” Pritzker responded, drawing a laugh from his fellow chief executives.
“I’ll help you out. I help everybody out. I’m going to help you,” Trump said.
The video is here in case you don’t believe your eyes.
* Meanwhile…