Residents in blue cities are attributing President-elect Donald Trump's significant gains in Democrat-run cities to what they perceive as the poor handling of the migrant crisis by liberal leaders. The sentiment was echoed by individuals like P-Rae Easley, a former Chicago Democrat who now supports Trump, and Danielle Jurinsky, a city council member from Aurora, Colorado.
Easley highlighted a recent event where the entire Chicago city council voted against the mayor's budget to fund migrants, signaling a shift towards conservative values. Chicago, a sanctuary city, has faced challenges accommodating over 51,000 migrants since 2021, leading to a strain on city resources with expenditures exceeding $574 million since 2022.
Amidst the crisis, residents are pushing back against liberal policies, with Easley emphasizing that the Democratic Party no longer holds a monopoly on the city's support. The incoming Trump administration is gearing up to increase detention capacity for illegal immigrants as part of a promised deportation operation set to commence in January.
President-elect Trump's proposed mass-deportation campaign in response to the migrant crisis has raised concerns among some, like Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who fears the impact on law-abiding long-term residents. Aurora, a Denver suburb, has faced challenges with Venezuelan gangs, prompting Trump to unveil his 'Operation Aurora' plan to target illegal immigrant criminal networks.
Jurinsky warned that any obstruction by Governor Polis to the deportation plan could have political repercussions for Democrats in future elections. She emphasized the need to address the chaos caused by liberal policies and the current administration's failures, urging cooperation with the incoming administration's efforts to restore order.
