Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” said he’s not ruling out a 2028 presidential run — and called President Donald Trump a “cheater” in his personal and professional life.

The Democratic governor also once again defended Illinois’ Democratic-led congressional maps as he remains in the national spotlight for helping Texas Democrats take refuge in Illinois to avoid Republican redistricting efforts in their state.

Pritzker, who was on Kamala Harris’ vice presidential shortlist , has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed that Illinois was his first priority. But pressed by Welker on whether he can completely rule out a presidential run, the governor offered up a small glimpse.

“I can’t rule anything out, but what I can rule in

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