JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, will suspend all activities on his schedule because he underwent a medical procedure

According to a spokesperson for his office, the 62-year-old billionaire was admitted to the hospital on Friday for an outpatient urological procedure. "Next week, the governor will be fulfilling his duties and suspending public events to rest. The governor appreciates the well wishes and looks forward to resuming public events soon," reads a brief statement, which offers no details about exactly what made the state leader's intervention necessary. Although it is mentioned that Pritzker is able to perform most of his duties, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton will remain in Illinois until her boss's health is 100%. JB Pritzker is considered one of the Democrats whose name has gained traction as a potential contender for the presidential nomination in the 2028 elections. NBC reported that two people close to his staff, whose identities are being kept confidential, confirmed that he has contacted national fundraising professionals to discuss the possibility of creating a strategy to raise funds for a potential presidential candidacy. contingent upon the results of some upcoming polls.

If this scenario materializes, it would be the first time Pritzker has resorted to fundraising to bolster one of his campaigns.

For the moment, his immediate goal is to be re-elected for a third term as governor of Illinois.

It is estimated that in his first two gubernatorial campaigns, his expenses exceeded $350 million, paid directly out of his own pocket.

In addition, through a PAC, he allocated $10 million to Juliana Stratton's campaign, Democratic candidate for Senate in Illinois.

According to Forbes Magazine, the hotel empire he inherited and his business acumen have allowed JB Pritzker to amass an estimated net worth of nearly $4 billion.