Illinois Governor Seeks $8.6 Billion Refund from President Trump After Tariff Ruling

Multiple high-authority and highly relevant news outlets, including national, regional, and local publications, directly report that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an invoice and demanded an $8.6 billion refund from President Donald Trump following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump's tariffs. These sources consistently describe the refund request as being linked to tariffs paid by Illinois residents and businesses. The statement matches the details reported in these outlets, including the amount, the parties involved, and the context of the Supreme Court decision. While some sources are secondary or social media commentary, the bulk of the evidence comes from reputable journalism with high authority scores. No credible contradiction was found, and although minor differences in framing exist (e.g., per-family amount vs. lump sum), they align with and support the central claim. Given the consistency across independent reputable sources and direct reporting on the matter, the likelihood of truth is high.