West Virginia just delivered a masterclass in how states should respond to President Trump's mass deportation agenda – by actually cooperating with federal law enforcement instead of obstructing it like Democrat-run sanctuary hellholes.
The Mountain State formed a direct partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that resulted in the arrest of over 650 illegal alien criminals who had been lurking in American communities. While liberal governors like Gavin Newsom and Kathy Hochul actively sabotage immigration enforcement, West Virginia's leadership chose to stand with law and order.
This is exactly what the Trump-Vance administration's immigration crackdown is supposed to look like when local and state officials actually do their jobs instead of playing politics with public safety. These weren't just random illegal border crossers – these were criminal aliens who had already proven they have zero respect for American laws.
Red States Leading by Example
The contrast couldn't be starker. While blue state politicians virtue signal about "sanctuary" policies that protect criminals at the expense of citizens, West Virginia rolled up its sleeves and got to work making their communities safer. This partnership model should be replicated in every red state across America.
"The government in West Virginia, instead of trying to thwart federal immigration officers, formed a partnership with them," according to reports. What a novel concept – state governments actually working WITH federal authorities instead of against them when it comes to enforcing the law.
This is what America First governance looks like in action. No grandstanding, no resistance theater, just results that protect American families and uphold the rule of law.
A Blueprint for Success
As Trump's mass deportation operation ramps up nationwide, West Virginia just proved that cooperation between state and federal authorities can deliver massive results. Six hundred and fifty criminal illegal aliens removed from American streets – that's 650 fewer potential victims of crimes that should never have happened in the first place.
The question every American should be asking their state and local officials: Why aren't YOU following West Virginia's example?