Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has been aggressively challenging the Trump administration, while President Trump faces mounting challenges, including scrutiny of costly military operations and a controversy sparked by a racist video. Pritzker has signed laws to limit ICE operations, while the US military's "Operation Absolute Resolve" in Venezuela, which involved a raid and a Caribbean buildup, is under scrutiny for its significant costs.
According to Vox, Pritzker has taken a strong stance against the Trump administration, signing laws to limit ICE operations in Illinois. He also created the Illinois Accountability Commission staffed by retired federal judges and has sued the federal government.
Meanwhile, President Trump's administration is facing multiple challenges. The US military's operation in Venezuela, aimed at capturing President Nicolas Maduro, has incurred significant costs. Fortune reported that the operation, dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve," involved a swift raid with special forces, but the broader military presence in the Caribbean, including the deployment of numerous ships and aircraft, has incurred significant costs, potentially exceeding $20 million daily at its peak. Despite claims that the operation didn't cost extra, experts highlight the lack of a contingency fund and the added expenses associated with combat operations. The USS Gerald R. Ford was later reassigned to the Middle East.
Trump's actions have also drawn criticism. Former President Obama responded to a racist video posted by Donald Trump, sparking controversy, according to a multi-source article from Vox.
In addition to these issues, Trump is facing other challenges. According to Vox, Trump has yet to turn America into a pure, uncut authoritarian nightmare, but not for lack of trying. Another article from Vox noted that the most extensive military campaign of President Donald Trump's second term has been the US bombing of Somalia, with more than 100 strikes last year.
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