A federal judge thought he could stop President Trump from draining the swamp and cutting off billions in taxpayer dollars to sanctuary states. He thought wrong.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has delivered a constitutional knockout punch that could allow Trump to completely circumvent U.S. District Judge Arun Submaranian's outrageous ruling that temporarily blocked the president's order to end federal social services funding to five Democratic strongholds.
Trump's original executive order targeted California, New York, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado – states that have brazenly defied federal immigration law and harbored illegal aliens while bilking American taxpayers for billions in federal funds.
Liberal Judge Tries to Block America First Agenda
Judge Submaranian – an Obama appointee, naturally – sided with the sanctuary state cartel on January 9th, claiming Trump couldn't simply cut off the money spigot to these rogue jurisdictions. The ruling came after the group of states filed for a temporary restraining order, crying that they needed more time to comply.
But here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: these states have had YEARS to get their act together on immigration enforcement. Instead, they've doubled down on their sanctuary policies while demanding hardworking Americans in red states subsidize their lawlessness.
"If you won't show us a plan, a workable plan, we're gonna cut it off until you do," a source familiar with the administration's thinking told reporters.
That's exactly the kind of tough love these sanctuary states need. Why should patriots in Texas and Florida foot the bill for California's refusal to deport criminal aliens?
Massie's Constitutional Solution
Enter Congressman Massie with what appears to be a brilliantly crafted legislative solution that would give Trump the congressional backing he needs to override judicial interference. While details of Massie's proposal are still emerging, it represents exactly the kind of constitutional hardball Republicans need to play when activist judges try to obstruct the America First agenda.
This is what happens when you elect constitutional conservatives who actually understand how to fight the deep state. Trump has the mandate, Republicans have the majorities, and now they have the tools to make sanctuary cities pay the price for their reckless policies.
The question isn't whether these states will eventually comply – it's how much taxpayer money we'll save once they do.