Gutfeld: Sanctuary City Mayors Grilled on Migrant Crime and Spending

Congressional Hearing on Sanctuary Cities

• 🎯 Sanctuary city mayors from Boston, Chicago, Denver, and NYC faced intense questioning from Republicans on Capitol Hill.
• ⚠️ The hearing focused on why these cities are allegedly allowing migrant criminals to operate freely.

Mayoral Responses and Deflections

• ❓ Denver's Mayor Johnson stated they do not use the term "sanctuary city" and implied a distinction in their policies.
• 🗣️ Chicago's mayor referred to a "40-year policy of being a welcoming city" when asked about its sanctuary status.
• 💰 The Mayor of Boston was questioned about the city's spending on illegal immigration, with a specific figure of $650,000 mentioned as preparation for the hearing.

Political Reactions and Criticisms

• 😠 Democrats reportedly reacted negatively, calling the hearing "total bull" and claiming it terrorizes immigrant families.
• ⚖️ A statistic was cited that US-born Americans commit more rape and murder than immigrants.
• 📉 Brandon Johnson's approval rating in Chicago was noted as critically low at 6.6%.

Border Crossing Statistics

• 📈 Data was presented showing a significant decrease in border crossings in January/February compared to the previous year (8,900 vs. 189,000).
• 🚫 The Biden-Harris administration's stance was characterized as inaction due to Donald Trump's alleged influence on Congress regarding legislation.
• 🗣️ The use of the term "BS" by Democrats was criticized as unpersuasive and undignified.