Posted on 06/16/2025 2:40:21 PM PDT by lightman
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that sanctuary cities will be denied federal tax dollars to repair damage caused by the recent anti-ICE riots. Duffy made it clear that cities refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement shouldn’t expect hardworking American taxpayers to foot the bill for destruction enabled by their own reckless policies.
On Monday, Duffy announced that cities emboldening anti-ICE rioters will receive no funding to fix the damage caused by protestors who destroyed buildings and infrastructure, all the while their Democratic leaders stood by and cheered on the rioters.
“The @USDOT will NOT fund rogue state actors who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement,” Duffy wrote on X. “And to cities that stand by while rioters destroy transportation infrastructure — don’t expect a red cent from DOT, either. Follow the law, or forfeit the funding.”
Anti-ICE demonstrations erupted into violent unrest in cities like Los Angeles, Portland, and Salt Lake City, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Protesters confronted police, shattered windows, and used fixed concrete debris as weapons against officers. Rioters torched vehicles—including a California Highway Patrol cruiser—and ransacked local businesses, including phone shops and clothing stores. Downtown areas were hit especially hard, with walls covered in anti-ICE graffiti, forcing city crews to begin extensive cleanup operations.
In Portland, rioters took part in a so-called “direct action” protest that shattered windows at businesses including Starbucks, Chipotle, Umpqua Bank, and Urban Pantry. They also defaced the storefronts with graffiti, scrawling messages like “banks suck” across the buildings. Recommended MN Dem Assassin Suspect's Story Continues to Get Crazier Matt Vespa
President Donald Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ramp up its operations in Democrat-run cities, promising to hold the violent mobsters accountable for their actions. In a Sunday Truth Social post, the president made it clear that anti-ICE protests won’t stand in the way of what he calls the “single largest mass deportation program in history.”
He announced plans to expand deportation efforts in major cities where millions of illegal immigrants reside and accused Democrats of encouraging illegal immigration to manipulate elections, expand their voter base, grow the welfare state, and deprive hardworking American citizens of good-paying jobs and benefits.
"You're on your own"
Excellent. I hope they stick with this plan.
Why the hell were/ are we bankrolling any city’s riot damage? That’s a local problem, not a federal one.
And when some random judge overrules the administration?
I voted for this.
And, some black-robed thug will put the kibosh to this, too, in 3...2...1...
Did I hear right that Trump ordered a stop to getting illegals at businesses and factories where they are illegally employed? If so I am pissed!
The big question is, why would they get federal money in the first place? Oh, I know - every local “problem” is paid for by the national debt.
“The @USDOT will NOT fund rogue state actors who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement,”
It’s almost surreal. It doesn’t happen often enough. A government official being a good steward of the taxpayer’s money.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that sanctuary cities will be denied federal tax dollars to repair damage caused by the recent anti-ICE riots. Duffy made it clear that cities refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement shouldn’t expect hardworking American taxpayers to foot the bill for destruction enabled by their own reckless policies.
I went to high school with his older brother. Great family.
Oh come on, you conspiracy Republicans! They were “mostly peaceful protests” this past weekend, just like during the 2020 “mostly peaceful protests” across our nation throughout the 2020 Election year. The purpose of the “mostly peaceful protests” throughout the 2020 Election year were to make President Trump look as good as possible (to help enable his reelection) ... I think.
And when some random judge overrules the administration?
You burn it, you rebuild it.
DEFUND HIS COURT ROOM.
Yes indeed. Absolutely.
Speaking of sanctuary cities,
“2 NYC court officers stabbed at site of iconic trials”
https://www.foxnews.com/us/2-nyc-court-officers-stabbed-site-iconic-trials
“Two New York City court officers were slashed in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack.”
It happened in the criminal court building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, state Office of Court Administration spokesman Al Baker told Fox News.
“Preliminary information indicated that at least two Court Officers suffered stab and slash injuries in the attacks that broke out shortly before 9:45 am in the lobby on the south side of the building,” Baker said in a statement.
“Several Court Officers immediately rushed to stop the assailant, subduing him near a bank of magnetometers, disarming him, and taking him into custody,” he continued.
[snip]
The stabbings took place in the same building where President Donald Trump’s criminal trial and Daniel Penny’s trial took place. In December 2024, Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely”
Ping
OMG - I love this administration!!!
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