For months, speculation has swirled about whether Gov. JB Pritzker will launch a presidential bid in 2028. On Sunday’s Meet the Press, NBC’s Kristen Welker pressed him on the question.

On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028. "I'm focused on running for reelection as governor of the State of Illinois," Pritzker said. "Everything that I do really is focused on lifting up the people of my state."

Pritzker has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority. But pressed by host Kristen Welker on whether he would completely rule out a presidential run,