Following President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide electoral vote and popular vote victory, his plans to implement strong border policies, including stricter immigration enforcement and mass deportations, have elicited panicked reactions among New Mexico Democrats, namely lame-duck Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is term-limited and cannot run for reelection in 2026.
Trump’s policies, which prioritize cracking down on illegal immigration and enhancing border security, are viewed by many supporters as a way to restore law and order.
Gov. Lujan Grisham pledged to resist Trump’s efforts to carry out mass deportations, labeling them as divisive and contrary to New Mexico’s values.
She said to the Santa Fe New Mexican, “We’re going to resist like all of the Democratic states, and I think some Republican states might,” adding, “Their [National] Guards will not be deployed to do that. Police cannot be deployed to do that … because this is a federal issue, requires federal resources, so we’re not allowed to do that, and we’re not going to start now.”
She claimed, “A little bit like the border wall, I’m skeptical that they can actually execute that, but I take this administration at its word that their intentions are to create these sort of harsh, divisive efforts, that they will try.”
Lujan Grisham was a surrogate for failed Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris, hoping to pick up a cabinet post, all of which has now disintegrated to dust since Trump’s win.
Despite her criticism, proponents of Trump’s policies argue that previous lax enforcement and border security gaps under the current administration have left New Mexicans vulnerable. They highlight the need to enforce immigration laws to protect communities and curb illegal crossings.
Trump’s proposed actions focus on targeting illegal aliens who commit crimes, with a priority on enhancing public safety. Former ICE Director Tom Homan, appointed as the administration’s border czar, a position currently held by failed Democrat nominee for president Kamala Harris, stressed that the approach would not be indiscriminate but targeted at individuals posing a threat. “It’s going to be a targeted enforcement operation,” he said, emphasizing safety over sweeping raids.
Trump’s border policies also include enhancing cooperation with state governments on drug interdiction and other security measures, as highlighted by Lujan Grisham herself. While she and other Democrat leaders criticize these efforts as extreme, supporters maintain that they reflect a commitment to protecting New Mexicans from the dangers posed by drug trafficking and unchecked illegal immigration. They view resistance from Democratic leaders as a politically motivated obstruction that disregards the need for law and order.
As New Mexicans prepare for the changes ahead, Trump’s strong border policies proponents believe they are essential steps toward a safer state and country, arguing that a secure border benefits all citizens by promoting stability and reducing crime, especially in a border state.As noted in our previous reporting, Democrats’ resistance to Trump’s administration could come at the cost of billions in federal aid to the state, which is currently the second-most dependent state following only Alaska.
Good luck with that.🙂
Can’t wait for Trump’s first day on office, when the hammer comes down on the border.
Get with the program, Michelle.
Trump has a national mandate to secure the border. Good luck trying to stop the will of the people, Michelle.
Get ready, Michelle—Shock and awe on the border, Day 1 of Trump’s presidency.
In case you didn’t know, Michelle, there’s a new sheriff in town.
The happiest about Trump’s victory is the Border Patrol; now these agents can do their job once again!
In her won words it is a federal issue, so she needs to zip it and let he feds do their jobs. Keeping quiet might also protect jobs Jere in NM.cb
On January 20 the border will be secure.
The evil queen just keeps thinking that people like her communist/socialist ideas. I think she need to go south to where the cartel and illegals are crossing into NM. And while she is at it, go to south Albuquerque where the Venezuela gangs are causing havoc and who knows where else they are located in our cities in NM.
Praying for God to watch over NM and keep us all safe from MLG’s sinful laws and from the criminal actives here in NM.
Where did you read that the Ven gangs are in south Albuquerque? I haven’t been to ABQ since 2021. I’d like more info on this, thanks.
Amen.
Perhaps you meant North, CO where Venezuelan gangs rule in Aurora?
Anyway, the sooner we are rid of Governor Michelle “Napoleon” Grisham, the better.
God hates the shedding of innocent blood. Let’s stop elective abortion-murder in New Mexico.
Gov. Lujan Grisham pledged to resist Trump’s efforts to carry out mass deportations, labeling them as divisive and contrary to New Mexico’s values. They are YOUR ‘values” not New Mexican’s. You have been doing your best to make NM in to a third world country from the time you got into office. You’ve made NM your own little fiefdom.
Agreed Marilyn.
Grisham is the divider. Most Americans agree that the illegals should be stopped. I think if Trump would state the sky is blue then grisham would declare him wrong and swear the sky is green.
You are so right. She is a POS
Do the democrats and especially the governor even care about the LEGAL citizens of this state? Are their drug supplies and the money paid to them from the cartels more important than the safety of the citizens. This state has become the land of insanity. Keep voting for the same destructive political party and expecting a different result.
Seems she forgets red voters were much higher than in the past. Alot more Qanon Lizard People. Her policies are slowly being dismissed by the people. And shes scared.
What a great photo of grisham for this article.
Yep
She knows she can’t keep that promise. So how about we just ignore anything she has to say and move on.🇺🇸
Typical, inconsistent and conflicting messaging from the communofascists — QueMala cried about ‘working together’ and at the same time said ‘fight’ twenty times in her concession speech.
So… in typical communofascist fashion, the queen will disregard and disrespect anyone and any idea that isn’t in line with the communist agenda.
‘Resist’ is divisive and closes down lines of communication, it is the call to arms of people who want civil war and the further destruction of America. It is the mentality that leads to assassination attempts.
THIS IS WHY KAMALA LOST – AMERICANS ARENT INTERESTED IN LIVING IN A BANANA REPUBLIC WHERE POLITICAL OPPOSITION IS MURDERED!!!!
Where is the FBI investigation into these fools and their foreign connections???
Well… we’ll have new FBI leadership very soon, I hope.
Agreed
We did a little traveling this weekend and in the stretch of 100 miles we saw two or three semi’s loaded with border wall posts on I-10. Brought a smile to my face.
MLG is not happy about the results of the elections, but the majority of those who voted for Trump want the illegals deported. They are more than welcomed back under the lawful way and vetted.
I’m sure the democrats feel the same way, biggest concerns are the gangs, drugs, child trafficking etc. . When it’s your wife, mother, child that has been harmed by these gangsters…it should be a no-brainer what must take place under the Trump administration. Then again if MLG can allow abortions up to nine months it not a priority for the safety of New Mexicans.
She doesn’t have a job waiting since Harris won’t be there to give her one so she should just STFU and work on her resume. Maybe McD will give her something at the drive up!
Obviously she does not know what Title 10 is. If the President puts NM Guard soldiers on Title 20 orders to do this, she can’t stop it. Why do you think Hispanic citizens and black citizens voted increasingly for Trump? The Lawn Gnome acts like all Hispanics swam the Rio Grande yesterday. I’m a halfbreed and my Trujillo family existed in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado before the area was the US, and we are proud to be American! I think Lujan Grisham is no longer going to get a cut of the fentanyl sales her cartel and gang drug dealer buddies give her. That Elitist Communist Kawn Gnome is a cancer to this great state. And while I’m on the subject, the State RNC needs to be replaced. When you can’t even run candidates against these radical judges and put up weak candidates, that’s what happens. We need to quit being nice. We need to speak the truth like Trump does. Melanie Stansbury? Worthless! You should have run Dan Lewis against her!
Totally agree!
Agree 100%
The President can federalize the National Guard. They can and likely will be helping our President Trump secure the border.
Not to mention any other leverage the President can apply to the states for their non-compliance.
And BTW, we will NO LONGER be a sanctuary state.
Let the tantrums from MLG begin. She’s been beaten, and it’s glorious.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/12406
Yep people MLG playground will soon be leveled. How stupid is she declaring she is above the law? Perhaps she should read the U.S. Constitution and the Rule of Law. Maybe she and Mayor Keller can read it together. I also agree we need more aggressiveness with the NM GOP. A forensic audit is also in order for several of the governors placement of non-qualified people on state regulatory commissions.
Her Illegals caused the installation of 9 pieces of hardware installed in my ankle.
He attacked me!
I did not need to lose 2 years of my life.
I am Phucked up for the rest of my life.
She let it happen by her open borders policy.
Oh! How much I would love to smash her face, over and over again!
I’m so sorry that happened to you, David. I am glad you survived. Please try to put away the hatred and work toward a better solution.
Love one another: 1 John 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
This is called Sedition, Insurrection and Treason. She has one duty and that is to uphold her oath to the National Constitution. Article 4 makes it clear on Immigration and border protection. She works for the People however, the people here generally just lie down and see no evil.
Sheriffs have the authority to override anything the Governor tries to enforce. They have sworn to uphold the constitution. We need to be very careful when we vote for Sheriffs.
I want to be deputized so I can be part of the team that arrests,handcuffs and escorts her useless ass out of the roundhouse!!! Her open border nonsense challenges the safety of every New Mexican!
The National Guard can help secure the border. Yes it is a federal problem. But remember this, they are considered National Guard not State Guard. She is trying to make our state pay for abortion for women that are from other states. They want an abortion then let them pay for it and not the tax payers.