Bret Baier Catches JB Pritzker in Big, Fat Chicago Crime Lie

In a jaw-dropping moment on Fox News, Bret Baier confronted Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with hard data about Chicago’s murder rate—and Pritzker flat-out denied it. When Baier cited FBI stats showing Chicago ranked #1 among major U.S. cities for murders, Pritzker claimed, “We’re not even in the top 30.” The live fact-check was instant and brutal.

Pritzker tried to spin the numbers, insisting crime is down and the city’s safer than ever. But the truth was staring him in the face—and millions of viewers saw it. Social media erupted, with critics accusing the governor of gaslighting the public while Chicago’s streets tell a different story.

Clay & Buck called it “a masterclass in political denial,” saying leaders who lie about crime are part of the problem—not the solution.