Why Should We Follow the Laws? Insights from Larry Kudlow

President Trump made headlines today during his visit to Iowa, discussing key issues such as border security, safety, and law enforcement across the nation. He specifically highlighted Minnesota, stating, “even in Minnesota, the crime is down. And you know why? Because of what we did. We took out thousands of criminals, career criminals, bad criminals, people that came in from Venezuela.”

In addition to crime reduction, Trump emphasized the ongoing Trump boom. The S&P 500 recently reached a record high, showcasing the strength of the economy under his administration. This boom encompasses various sectors, including business growth, productivity, profits, and advancements in AI, all while energy and gasoline prices are on the decline. While the media tends to focus on rising gold prices and a weakening dollar, Trump remains optimistic, asserting that these trends are cyclical and that the dollar will rebound as the economy flourishes.

Trump also asserted that border crossings have significantly decreased, making the country safer than ever. He noted that even in Minnesota, where there has been considerable resistance to deporting criminals, the situation has improved. To bolster local efforts, Trump has dispatched his border czar, Tom Homan, to collaborate with local officials. However, he warned that those who believe laws will not be enforced are mistaken. The notion that sanctuary city protections can shield the worst offenders is fundamentally flawed.

Trump emphasized the importance of enforcing existing federal laws, stating that the rule of law must never be disregarded. While there may be discussions about reducing the force structure for immigration enforcement, there has been no indication from the President or his administration about eliminating these forces entirely.

As Trump pointed out, the deployment of ICE, the National Guard, and other law enforcement agencies has yielded positive results. Washington, D.C., was the first area to experience success, but Minnesota has also seen improvements.

On Truth Social, Trump shared, “In the five Republican-run states of Texas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana, ICE has arrested 150,245 Criminal Illegal Aliens over the past year — with ZERO protests, riots, or chaos. Why? Because Local Police and ICE are cooperating and working together.”

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has attributed many of the challenges in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota to sanctuary jurisdictions. These areas, often governed by Democratic local and state officials, prohibit local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. In contrast, Texas, where a significant number of undocumented immigrants reside, has maintained cooperation with federal authorities, resulting in fewer issues. Minneapolis, despite having a smaller population of undocumented immigrants, has faced substantial challenges due to its refusal to cooperate. This situation raises an important question: what does it take to obey the laws?

President Trump made headlines today during his visit to Iowa, discussing key issues such as border security, safety, and law enforcement across the nation. He specifically highlighted Minnesota, stating, “even in Minnesota, the crime is down. And you know why? Because of what we did. We took out thousands of criminals, career criminals, bad criminals, people that came in from Venezuela.”

In addition to crime reduction, Trump emphasized the ongoing Trump boom. The S&P 500 recently reached a record high, showcasing the strength of the economy under his administration. This boom encompasses various sectors, including business growth, productivity, profits, and advancements in AI, all while energy and gasoline prices are on the decline. While the media tends to focus on rising gold prices and a weakening dollar, Trump remains optimistic, asserting that these trends are cyclical and that the dollar will rebound as the economy flourishes.

Trump also asserted that border crossings have significantly decreased, making the country safer than ever. He noted that even in Minnesota, where there has been considerable resistance to deporting criminals, the situation has improved. To bolster local efforts, Trump has dispatched his border czar, Tom Homan, to collaborate with local officials. However, he warned that those who believe laws will not be enforced are mistaken. The notion that sanctuary city protections can shield the worst offenders is fundamentally flawed.

Trump emphasized the importance of enforcing existing federal laws, stating that the rule of law must never be disregarded. While there may be discussions about reducing the force structure for immigration enforcement, there has been no indication from the President or his administration about eliminating these forces entirely.

As Trump pointed out, the deployment of ICE, the National Guard, and other law enforcement agencies has yielded positive results. Washington, D.C., was the first area to experience success, but Minnesota has also seen improvements.

On Truth Social, Trump shared, “In the five Republican-run states of Texas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana, ICE has arrested 150,245 Criminal Illegal Aliens over the past year — with ZERO protests, riots, or chaos. Why? Because Local Police and ICE are cooperating and working together.”

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has attributed many of the challenges in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota to sanctuary jurisdictions. These areas, often governed by Democratic local and state officials, prohibit local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. In contrast, Texas, where a significant number of undocumented immigrants reside, has maintained cooperation with federal authorities, resulting in fewer issues. Minneapolis, despite having a smaller population of undocumented immigrants, has faced substantial challenges due to its refusal to cooperate. This situation raises an important question: what does it take to obey the laws?