The Matt Walsh Show Ep. 1495 - How Trump’s Border Czar Plans to Put Sanctuary Cities Out of Business
Nov 27, 2024
Libby Schaaf, the former mayor of Oakland and known for her controversial stance during ICE raids, joins to discuss the clash between sanctuary cities and the Trump administration’s deportation plans. They dive into the political tensions that have emerged, particularly how local authorities navigate federal mandates. The conversation touches on emotional aspects of immigration rhetoric, the challenges Kamala Harris faced in her campaign, and the irony of celebrities who promised to leave America yet stayed post-election.
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Schaaf's Sabotage
- Libby Schaaf, Oakland's mayor, sabotaged an ICE raid by warning illegal aliens.
- This allowed 800 criminals to evade capture, highlighting sanctuary city conflicts.
Republican Hesitation
- Few conservatives wanted to prosecute Schaaf, fearing Democratic retaliation.
- Democrats escalated their tactics anyway, proving Republicans' caution futile.
Denver's Resistance
- Denver's mayor compared ICE enforcing immigration laws to Tiananmen Square.
- He encouraged residents and police to obstruct federal agents.