East Central Reporter

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) has criticized Illinois Democrats for their comments regarding Operation Midway Blitz and political violence in the state. During the Veto Session in Springfield, Democrats attributed a hostile environment in Illinois to President Trump and Operation Midway Blitz.

Miller argued that Democratic policies are responsible for high crime rates in Chicago and other parts of Illinois. He stated, “The truth is, Joe Biden’s administration allowed millions of criminal illegal immigrants to flood into our great Nation and JB Pritzker’s pro-criminal policies have given over 550,000 illegals a free pass in Illinois.” Miller added, “Pritzker called federal law enforcement officers ‘jack-booted thugs’ for their efforts to protect American citizens at a time when Democratic leaders in Illinois refuse to do so. JB Pritzker should be thanking President Trump for launching Operation Midway Blitz, but instead he is spewing dangerous rhetoric and inciting more political violence.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol arrested more than 800 undocumented immigrants during Operation Midway Blitz. Those arrested included individuals charged with serious crimes such as armed carjacking, aggravated battery, rape, sexual assault, and felony drug possession.

Miller continued his criticism by saying, “Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep us safe, and Pritzker is telling his radical followers to become ‘street fighters.’ Pritzker keeps throwing fuel on the fire every day with his anti-police rhetoric and should be impeached for ignoring the safety of Illinois citizens while harboring dangerous illegal criminals. I want to be very clear: Democrats twist the truth for political points while President Trump is doing Pritzker’s job of protecting Illinois citizens for him.”

Miller has expressed support for legislation aimed at ending sanctuary state policies and abolishing the Illinois TRUST Act. He has also filed articles of impeachment against Governor JB Pritzker.

Chris Miller was elected as a Republican representative to the Illinois State House in 2023, representing the 101st House District after replacing Reggie Phillips.

For further information, constituents can contact Rep. Miller’s office or visit his website.

Representative Chris Miller serves parts of Coles County as well as portions of Champaign, Douglas, and Vermilion Counties along the I-57 corridor.