SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker began the week by condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent political violence. Pritzker doubled down on his previous statement that President Donald Trump advocates for political violence.

Illinois Republicans are still reeling over Pritzker's initial comments following Kirk's death. Pritzker told reporters in Chicago Monday that political violence has increased substantially against Republicans and Democrats, including threats against him and his family.

The Democrat argued all leaders should work together to stop it, and the president should take responsibility.

"Instead, he actively fans the flames of division on Friday, regularly advocates violence for political retribution, and in more than one case declares we are at

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