In a breathtaking display of tone-deaf politics, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has condemned the Laken Riley Act—legislation designed to protect Americans from dangerous illegal aliens—as giving President Trump "the green light to terrorize our communities."
The radical Democrat's comments represent a new low in liberal opposition to common-sense immigration enforcement, especially considering the legislation is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was brutally murdered by an illegal alien who should have been detained.
"Minnesota Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan condemns the Laken Riley Act as 'the first step in giving Trump the green light to terrorize our communities,'" reported Breitbart News on social media, highlighting the shocking disconnect between Flanagan's rhetoric and reality.
The Laken Riley Act requires the detention of illegal immigrants charged with theft-related crimes—a basic public safety measure that any reasonable person would support. But for Flanagan and her fellow Democrats, protecting criminal aliens apparently takes priority over protecting American citizens.
Fraud Scandal Rocks Flanagan's Own Backyard
The irony of Flanagan's attack on immigration enforcement couldn't be more glaring. Her own state of Minnesota is currently facing federal investigations into large-scale fraud involving Somali migrants and taxpayer funds—a scandal that threatens to derail her potential Senate ambitions.
Political observers are already noting the political liability this creates. "This weekend, I took a dive looking at how the fraud scandal in Minnesota could impact Democrats in the Senate primary for Sen. Smith's seat. Some members are concerned it could be a real liability for Lt. Gov. Flanagan," reported journalist Caroline Vakil.
Social media users weren't buying Flanagan's victim narrative either. "Democrats once again proving they are for criminals before citizens," posted one user. "Minnesota Lt. Gov Flanagan denounces the Laken Riley Act as a tool to demoralize the communities. Proving the Democrats are not supporting safety and prosperity of Americans."
The question every Minnesota voter should ask: Why is their lieutenant governor more concerned about protecting illegal aliens than the safety of law-abiding Americans?
As President Trump moves forward with his America First agenda, Democrats like Flanagan are showing their true colors—standing with criminals over citizens, and prioritizing political correctness over public safety. The people of Minnesota deserve better than leaders who call protecting Americans "terrorism."