Trump confirms he is 'considering' placing illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities because Dems are 'unwilling' to change immigration laws
"Due to the fact that Democrats are unwilling to change our very dangerous immigration laws, we are indeed, as reported, giving strong considerations to placing Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only," Trump posted on Twitter.
Trump's tweet came a day after The Washington Post reported the White House tried to pressure immigration authorities into releasing captured immigrants into sanctuary cities, particularly targeting liberal strongholds in hopes of hurting Democrats. The report noted that the White House has attempted to pitch the idea to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at least twice since November. The White House suggested both transporting migrants who were captured at the border and those currently being held in facilities to sanctuary cities where local authorities don't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement authorities.
Trump's indication that the idea is still under consideration appeared to contradict a statement from the White House on Thursday in which officials described the idea as"a suggestion that was floated and rejected" and"which ended any further discussion."
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