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Michelly Teixeira

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is Latest Democratic Leader to Voice Opposition to Trump's Proposed Deportations

Boston mayor, Michelle Wu (Credit: Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation)

Another Democratic leader is pushing back against President-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportations. Following the governors of Illinois, Arizona, and California, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has vowed that the city will refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities if Trump proceeds with his promise to launch the largest deportation wave in U.S. history.

In a televised interview, incoming Border Czar Tom Homan criticized Wu's stance, calling her "not very smart" and emphasizing public safety as the administration's priority. "President Trump's going to prioritize public safety threats," said Homan, framing the issue as a crackdown on criminals.

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