Right-wing internet personality Ben Bergquam on Thursday filmed outside of Gov. JB Pritzker’s home and invited his followers to “take action” after the murder of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, sparking concerns for the Democratic governor’s safety.
“Made a stop by Governor Pritzker’s house in Chicago today,” Bergquam says in a video with Pritzker’s Gold Coast home in the background. “If you love America and the assassination of Charlie Kirk doesn’t inspire you to take action, I don’t know what will!”
Sources close to the governor told the Sun-Times that the video has prompted additional concerns over Pritzker’s safety. The Illinois State Police Executive Protection Unit currently provides 24-hour security for the governor, his family and the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.
In the video