Gov. Kay Ivey and 25 GOP Leaders Endorse Trump’s Tough Immigration Policies

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey, along with 24 other Republican governors, publicly backed former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in a joint statement. The governors expressed their support for Trump’s approach to border security and pledged to cooperate with his potential future administration on tackling illegal immigration.

“As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald Trump’s commitment to making America safer by addressing the illegal immigration crisis and removing individuals who pose a threat to our communities and national security,” the statement read.

The governors strongly criticized President Joe Biden’s administration, accusing it of neglecting border security. “When the Biden Administration failed to secure our borders and enforce the law, it was Republican governors who took action,” the statement continued. “We mobilized state resources, including law enforcement and National Guard units, to counter the negative effects of open border policies and prevent illegal immigration from overwhelming our nation.”

The group also praised Trump’s leadership and expressed confidence in his potential return to the White House. “We are proud to support President Trump, a leader who has always put America first. His leadership is exactly what our nation needs to restore order at the border, and we look forward to collaborating with his Administration on the challenges ahead.”

The governors reaffirmed their support for Trump’s plans to deport individuals they consider threats to public safety and national security. “We are fully committed to supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts to deport dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists in this country illegally,” the statement said. “These criminal immigrants pose a direct threat to public safety and our national security, and we will use every resource at our disposal to help remove them.”

The governors also emphasized their readiness to assist with federal efforts, using state resources as needed. “Together, we will continue to defend the American people and uphold the rule of law. We are ready to use state law enforcement and National Guard units to support President Trump in this critical mission. The time to act is now,” they said.

The letter was led by Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina. Other signatories include Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama, Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska, Governor Sarah Sanders of Arkansas, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia, Governor Brad Little of Idaho, Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana, Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Governor Mike Parson of Missouri, Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana, Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska, Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas, Governor Spencer Cox of Utah, Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia, and Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming.