Idaho Governor Brad Little has joined 25 other Republican governors in a public statement supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies. The announcement was made late Wednesday.
Trump has vowed to take executive actions on his first day in office to strengthen immigration enforcement. These measures would include granting federal immigration officers authority to arrest individuals without criminal records, deploying more U.S. troops along the border with Mexico, and resuming construction of the border wall, according to Reuters.
In the statement, Little and the other governors expressed their full support for the Trump administration’s plans to deport criminals. The statement reads, “As Republican governors, we stand united in support of President Donald Trump’s unwavering commitment to make America safe again by addressing the illegal immigration crisis and deporting illegal immigrants who pose a threat to our communities and national security.”
The statement also expressed pride in Trump’s return to the White House, with the governors praising his leadership. “His leadership is exactly what our nation needs to restore law and order at the border, and we are eager to work alongside his Administration to tackle the critical challenges facing our nation,” the statement said.
In addition, the governors emphasized their willingness to support Trump’s deportation efforts by using state law enforcement or the National Guard. They highlighted the importance of addressing the threat posed by criminal illegal immigrants, including gang members and terrorists. “We will do everything in our power to assist in removing them from our communities,” the statement noted.
The governors pledged to use all available resources to support the administration’s efforts. “Together, we will continue to defend the American people, uphold the rule of law, and ensure our nation remains safe and secure for future generations,” the statement concluded. “The time for action is now. Together, we will make America safe again.”
Governor Little’s communications director, Emily Callihan, clarified that the statement was intended for the public and media, not as a direct letter to President Trump.
The governors who signed the statement include:
- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey
- Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
- Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb
- Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds
- Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry
- Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves
- Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte
- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen
- Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo
- New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu
- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
- South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster
- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem
- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice
- Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon
The governors reaffirmed their commitment to Trump’s immigration and deportation agenda as a top priority for their states.
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