Donald Trump speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago

CHICAGO - Former President Donald Trump stopped by the Windy City Tuesday to speak at the Economic Club of Chicago. 

Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait and the Economic Club of Chicago co-hosted an interview with Trump at the Fairmont Chicago.

The event was only open to members of the Economic Club of Chicago and their guests.

There was increased security around the venue and at Trump Tower after the former president arrived in town Monday night.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a statement the following statement ahead of Trump's appearance: 

"Every time he opens his mouth, Donald Trump reminds us that he is a racist, misogynist 34-time convicted felon who doesn’t care about anyone but himself. On a recent visit to Chicago, he spewed insults at Kamala Harris and no doubt we’ll hear it again today as he tries to peddle his economic plans that would raise costs for American families by $4,000, spike inflation, and kill jobs…"

The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) gathered outside the Fairmont Hotel to protest Trump's visit and tell him he was not welcome in Chicago.