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LeftInTX

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7. Yes, he is.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 12:03 AM

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_family

The Pritzker family is an American family engaged in various business enterprises and philanthropy, and one of the wealthiest families in the United States. The family has stayed in the top 10 of Forbes magazine's "America's Richest Families" list since the magazine began such listings in 1982. Its major fortunes started in the 20th century, particularly through the expansion of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation by Jay Pritzker.

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Pritzker is a BILLIONAIRE???? Seriously??? [View all] a kennedy Tuesday OP

He was very good. He lost a great deal of weight too DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #1

I thoguht he did when I saw the Cha Yesterday #9

Yes and he's actually a good guy MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #2

Yeah, a buddy of mine works for the state and has somewhat frequent contact with him. My buddy says he's a nice guy. Hassin Bin Sober Tuesday #5

Geez, who knew hotels were a good investment pbmus Tuesday #3

Not news though, been public knowledge for years. mahina Tuesday #4

The Pritzker family is one of the richest in America newdeal2 Tuesday #6

Yes, he is. LeftInTX Yesterday #7

Is the problem that he's a billionaire or that someone on CNN called him a billionaire as if it's bad? betsuni Yesterday #8

You'd think given the "no way that could be earned" and "who needs them, get rid of them" vibes Igel Yesterday #10

Maybe he can give a few hundred million to the DNC Blaukraut Yesterday #11

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