Pritzker, Bailey on Busing Migrants to Chicago

Texas Governor Greg Abbot has recently sent buses full of migrants who cross the border from Mexico to cities across the nation.

Chicago has become a destination for some of those individuals, leading to comments from both candidates for Illinois governor in November.

Incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker said he hasn't spoken directly to Abbot about the move, but said that there are state and local governments ready to assist anyone sent to Chicago that is looking for help.

Pritzker said he has no idea how long Abbot may continue sending the migrants to Chicago.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said of the matter, "No city can handle this on their own, but Illinoisans are doing what we always do and helping those who need help." Bailey added, "The failures lie with J.B. Pritzker and his pal Joe Biden who has created a crisis at the border. Pritzker should demand that Biden secure the border and, in the meantime, provide the resources to care for these people. If J.B. won't do that, he should put them in one of his Hyatt's on his own dime."