Sen. John Kennedy Calls Gov. Gavin Newsom the 'Dictionary Definition of Weenie' on Sanctuary Policies

Criticism of Anti-ICE Protests

• ⚠️ Senator Kennedy dismisses the characterization of anti-ICE demonstrations as "mostly peaceful protests," comparing it to calling Harvey Weinstein "mostly a feminist."
• 💬 He suggests that Congresswoman Waters' statements are not based in reality.

Governor Newsom's Stance on Public Safety

• 🎯 Kennedy criticizes Governor Newsom for his consistent "antipathy toward the lives and feelings of ordinary Americans," particularly regarding public safety.
• ⚖️ He asserts that Newsom believes police are a bigger problem than criminals and blames guns, not criminals, when a cop is shot.
• 🚨 The Senator argues that police are restricted from doing their jobs effectively in California due to sanctuary city and state policies.

Federal Intervention and Sanctuary Policies

• 🇺🇸 Kennedy states that President Trump's intervention with federal troops was necessary because local law enforcement in California is hindered by restrictions preventing them from inquiring about immigration status or detaining individuals based on ICE holds.
• 🤝 He suggests that sanctuary status is "aiding and abetting" illegal immigration.
• 💰 The Senator questions why American taxpayers should fund sanctuary state and city policies, especially when California is illegally providing Medicaid to undocumented foreign nationals, a practice prohibited by federal statute.

California's Financial Strain

• 💸 Kennedy points out that California's medical program, despite high taxes, is causing massive deficits, with a significant portion of the bill covered by the federal government.
• 🚫 He notes that under the Biden administration, federal statutes prohibiting undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid were ignored, contributing to illegal immigration.