Trump and the Illinois governor keep feuding over an invasive fish

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By Juanpablo Ramirez-FrancoApr 15, 2026, 4:30 am118 ptsTrending
An invasive fish has become an unlikely flashpoint between President Donald Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, drawing them into their latest political standoff. The Asian carp were first brought to the United States some 50 years ago to control algae growth in ponds and wastewater facilities, but they…

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