Everyone’s preparing for Trump to step back into office. But some are trying to prevent that.
That’s why this lawyer uttered one stunning sentence on live TV that floored Donald Trump.
The Democrat playbook in 2016 when Donald Trump won was to play the role of usurpers and gnats getting in the way of Donald Trump being able to implement his agenda. Unfortunately for the American people who voted him in, some of these Democrats and their RINO (Republican In Name Only) allies on the other side of the aisle were successful in making Donald Trump’s admin less effective than it should have been.
The playbook is going to be no different in 2024. In fact, Democrats all over the nation are detailing how they plan to counter Donald Trump and his agenda every step of the way. They don’t want to work with him on making America better in any way whatsoever. They especially don’t want Trump and his incoming administration dealing with the illegal immigration issue once and for all. That will make Donald Trump so popular with the American people, not even his haters would be able to disregard such an achievement.
This is why the clear plans Donald Trump’s incoming team has to deal with the border crisis and cut down on illegal immigration scares the radical Left and the Washington, D.C. bureaucrats. Though, if anyone wants to get in Trump’s way, they are making a huge risk. One lawyer detailed on Fox News how getting in Trump’s way could be a big mistake that could end in prison time.
Legal Analyst Gregg Jarrett Discusses Legal Repercussions for Democratic Officials Harboring Illegal Immigrants
On Monday, legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discussed the potential legal consequences for Democratic officials who attempt to shelter illegal immigrants, suggesting they could face jail time or a loss of federal funding. His comments came after the indictment of Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national accused of k*lling a woman by setting her on fire during a subway ride. On The Bottom Line, Jarrett was asked about an immigration detainer placed on Zapeta-Calil by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which the New York City Department of Corrections declined to honor, citing its current policy.
Jarrett noted that Zapeta-Calil’s case illustrated a larger issue, saying, “Well, that individual is defying several federal laws. It’s a crime to conceal, harbor, or shield anybody here illegally. It’s also a felony to interrupt, hinder, or impede federal officials in deportation, as you just pointed out.”
Jarrett also referenced previous instances where local officials have openly opposed federal immigration enforcement. He specifically highlighted Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who vowed to resist President Trump’s immigration policies by mobilizing both the police and citizens to block deportations. “That is a crime punishable by five years behind bars for each illegal you are shielding,” Jarrett explained. “So if you’re shielding 10, that’s 50 years, 20, that’s 100 years behind bars.”
Ever since the first election of President Donald Trump in November 2016, Democratic leaders have increasingly resisted his administration’s aggressive stance on illegal immigration. Mayors like Brandon Johnson of Chicago, Regina Romero of Tucson, and Mike Johnston of Denver have pledged to defy Trump’s policies, with Johnston even stating that local police and residents would not assist in deportations.
Jarrett further suggested that prison sentences might not be enough to deter these officials and proposed another form of pressure: federal funding cuts. “If the threat of prison isn’t enough to get the attention of these mayors and governors, I say hit them where it really hurts, their wallets,” Jarrett said. “That’s all they care about is money.”
He pointed out a 1996 law passed by Congress that requires state and local governments to cooperate with ICE on immigration detainers and information sharing. If these jurisdictions refuse, they risk losing billions in federal funding. Jarrett argued that this could be a powerful tool to force compliance: “That would bankrupt certain cities and states. So it’s long overdue to force these sanctuary jurisdictions to abide by federal law, which, by the way, supersedes any state or local laws on deportation.”
Jarrett’s comments align with the core concerns of officials like Tom Homan, nominated by Trump to serve as the nation’s border czar. Homan has warned against resistance to federal immigration policies, telling Democratic mayors to “get the hell out of the way” and suggesting that Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi could bring legal charges against those who obstruct deportation efforts.
Illegal immigration has been a significant issue in U.S. politics, with polls before the 2020 election showing it as one of the primary concerns for voters. Since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, the southern border has experienced record-high encounters with illegal immigrants, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection reporting over 7 million encounters.
Since Donald Trump’s big November win, Democrats have been trying to characterize his immigration policies as “inhumane” and “unamerican”, even though the vast majority of Americans do support deportations of illegal immigrants. The Donald Trump transition team has even noted that they intend to start with violent criminals first.
Tom Homan rips the democrats who call him heartless:
“You want to talk about heartless?”
“I have mayors and governors who say they’re going to do everything they can to prevent me from arresting public safety threats.”
“They should’ve been with me when I talked to the angel… pic.twitter.com/MfkCEmKrMy
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) December 31, 2024
With Tom Homan set to serve in a White House role that is entirely under the Executive Branch, he will not need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Other nominees of Donald Trump’s like Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Head of Health and Human Services will need to be confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate next year.
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