Virginia Red Counties Defy State on ICE Cooperation, White House Responds

Local Defiance on ICE Cooperation

• 📌 Lynchburg County, Virginia, and other red counties are reportedly defying the state government's directive not to cooperate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
• 🎯 These local law enforcement agencies are described as "thumbing their nose" at the state leadership's policy.

White House Stance on Local Cooperation

• ✅ The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, stated that the administration supports counties cooperating with federal efforts to remove "violent, illegal, criminal aliens."
• 🤝 The administration offers legal help and support to any county, regardless of political leaning, that wishes to work with the federal government on public safety matters.
• 🗣️ This stance aligns with President Trump's calls for cooperation between federal and local governments on homeland security and public safety.

Additional Notes

• 🏈 The press conference concluded with a mention of the upcoming Super Bowl and a personal note of support for the New England Patriots.