Denver Mayor Vows Resistance to Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

Mike Johnston pledges to uphold Denver's sanctuary city policies, sparking debate over federal immigration enforcement and local defiance.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has pledged to block federal immigration enforcement efforts, likening potential resistance to a 'Tiananmen Square moment.'
Johnston stated that Denver police and tens of thousands of residents would resist federal agents attempting mass deportations under President-elect Trump's administration.
The mayor clarified his stance, emphasizing Denver's commitment to protecting undocumented residents while supporting deportation for violent criminals.
Trump's incoming border czar, Tom Homan, has vowed to increase federal pressure on sanctuary cities, including deploying additional ICE agents and threatening legal action.
The debate reflects broader tensions between Democratic-led sanctuary cities and the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies.