Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with 25 other Republican governors, has expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The Republican Governors Association shared a statement from these governors backing Trump’s plan to address illegal immigration in the U.S.
Governor Lee stated, “I’ve asked key state agencies to prepare and be ready from Day 1 to support President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders and keep our communities safe.”
The joint statement says:
“As Republican governors, we stand together in supporting President Trump’s commitment to make America safer by tackling the illegal immigration issue and deporting illegal immigrants who threaten our communities and national security.
“When the Biden administration didn’t secure our borders, it was Republican governors who took action. We used state resources, including law enforcement and National Guard, to protect Americans from dangerous open border policies and prevent illegal immigration from overwhelming our country.
“We’re proud to support President Trump, a leader who always puts America first. His leadership is exactly what we need to restore order at the border, and we look forward to working with his administration to tackle the challenges our nation faces.
“Republican governors are committed to supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists who are in the country illegally. We know these criminal illegal immigrants are a threat to public safety and national security, and we’ll do everything we can to remove them from our communities.
“Together, we will defend the American people, uphold the rule of law, and ensure a safe and secure future for our country. We’re ready to use every tool at our disposal—whether through state law enforcement or the National Guard—to help President Trump in this important mission.
“The time to act is now. Together, we will make America safe again.”
