The Left has plenty of bad actors in their ranks. But rarely is it put on display for all to see.
And now a leading Democrat was caught using taxpayer funds for this egregious action.
The Democrat mayor of Frederick, Maryland, has announced plans to use taxpayer dollars to help migrants fight deportation under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a move that has sparked sharp debate within the community.
Mayor Michael O’Connor committed to creating a “Legal Advocacy Fund” to assist migrants facing deportation, stating the funds would come from his budget.
He explained the goal was to provide legal support for those impacted by Trump’s proposed mass deportation efforts.
“Ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home,” O’Connor said.
According to Fox Baltimore, the mayor plans to allocate the money to “organizations already providing similar legal services,” enabling them to expand their reach and assist more individuals.
Facing criticism for his proposal, O’Connor’s office emphasized that the fund would be available to “any resident in our community.”
“This fund will provide resources to community partners for Frederick residents who may be harmed by policies from the new administration, ensuring they have the legal support they need to stand strong and remain in this community they have chosen to call home,” the mayor’s office clarified.
“This could support any resident in our community, and while we will never get everyone to agree on everything, working to support residents who may be fearful through trusted community partners is worth advocating for,” the statement continued.
Reactions from Frederick residents were mixed.
“I believe a lot of immigrant people also contribute to the country,” resident Rita Darko told Fox Baltimore, while admitting she felt “torn” about using taxpayer money for migrant legal aid.
Rachel Pett, another local resident, was more critical. “I don’t like the idea. I’d rather our taxpayer money go towards American citizens,” she said.
Ryan Head echoed her concerns, adding, “You break the law, it’s just what happens. Nobody helped me pay for my attorney fees when I break the law. So, why should we be paying for theirs out of taxpayer money?”
O’Connor’s pledge follows a broader trend of Democrat mayors across the U.S. vowing to resist Trump’s immigration policies. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, for example, made headlines with dramatic rhetoric opposing deportations, claiming:
“You’d have 50,000 Denverites there. It’s like the Tiananmen Square moment with the rose and the gun, right? You’d have every one of those Highland moms who came out for the migrants. And you do not want to mess with them.”
Johnston later walked back his comments following backlash from Republicans, including Trump’s incoming border chief.
He clarified that Denver would not actively enforce federal immigration laws but encouraged his constituents to protest against the administration’s policies.
As the debate over deportations intensifies, O’Connor’s fund highlights the growing divide between Democrats’ opposition to Trump’s immigration plans and concerns from taxpayers about how their money is spent.
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