DeSantis and Trump have been at odds for a while. But all of that could change
Because Ron DeSantis received a surprising message from Donald Trump that no one expected.
President-elect Donald Trump commended Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday for taking decisive action to prepare the state for Trump’s aggressive immigration policies.
DeSantis called an emergency special session to secure funding and resources, ensuring Florida is ready to support Trump’s agenda immediately after he takes office.
In his announcement of the special session, DeSantis emphasized the importance of fulfilling the president-elect’s mandate. “Trump was elected with a mandate to stop illegal immigration and deport illegal aliens already in our country,” DeSantis stated.
The governor outlined his plan for the January 27 session, set for just days after Trump’s inauguration.
“State and local officials in Florida will actively facilitate the Trump Administration’s policies against illegal immigration, and to do that, we need to immediately set aside and approve the necessary funding and resources now,” DeSantis said.
He called on the legislature to allocate funding for critical areas such as detention facilities, transportation infrastructure, relocation efforts, and support for local law enforcement.
DeSantis also stressed the urgency of acting promptly.
“As part of the special session I called for January 27, the week after President Trump is sworn in, I am calling on the legislature to appropriate funding for detention, relocation, transportation infrastructure, local law enforcement support, and everything else needed for Florida to carry out this mission.”
Trump responded to DeSantis’ announcement with enthusiasm, stating, “Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!”
As Trump prepares to re-enter the White House on Monday, the stage is set for what many are calling a display of “shock and awe” through a series of swift executive actions.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) confirmed that these orders aim to immediately address the border crisis.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s longtime immigration adviser, reportedly briefed senators on the administration’s plans during a meeting Wednesday night.
Miller outlined an aggressive agenda, highlighting actions to be taken on the very first day of Trump’s presidency.
The agenda includes constructing the border wall, building facilities to detain migrants, imposing stricter asylum rules, and reinstating Title 42, a COVID-era rule enabling rapid deportations of migrants apprehended at the border.
Additionally, plans include leveraging provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow state and local law enforcement to assist ICE.
Trump’s administration is also expected to begin mass deportations, halt refugee admissions, and end the visa-free parole process for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—a program that has allowed over 530,000 migrants to enter the U.S. since its implementation.
Furthermore, the administration will roll back a memo from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that required ICE officers to evaluate “the totality of the facts and circumstances” surrounding an illegal immigrant’s criminal convictions before deciding on deportation.
With both DeSantis and Trump setting a clear tone for action, the upcoming weeks are poised to be pivotal for reshaping America’s immigration landscape.
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