Denver Mayor Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Resisting Trump Deportation Plans

Mayor Mike Johnston criticized for invoking 'Tiananmen Square' imagery and suggesting police resistance to federal immigration enforcement.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has been criticized for suggesting the use of local police and invoking 'Tiananmen Square' imagery to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plans.
The Denver Post editorial board condemned Johnston's remarks, calling them reckless and warning against escalating rhetoric around immigration enforcement.
Johnston later clarified that he has 'no plan' to involve the police in resisting federal authorities, emphasizing peaceful protest and negotiation instead.
Trump's designated 'border czar,' Tom Homan, responded by threatening legal action against Johnston, stating he is willing to jail the mayor if laws are broken.
Denver has faced significant financial strain from managing a migrant influx, with a recent study estimating a $356 million cost over the past two years.