President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on February 19 that will direct all federal agencies to identify and eliminate taxpayer-funded programs providing assistance to illegal immigrants. The order explicitly mandates that agencies take “corrective actions” to ensure federal funds flowing to states and localities cannot be used to support sanctuary policies or aid illegal immigration.
Trump’s move aims to fortify eligibility verification measures, preventing federal benefits from being accessed by those in the country illegally. According to a fact sheet released by the White House, this initiative is part of Trump’s commitment to “safeguarding Federal public benefits for American citizens who are truly in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.”
The order follows years of frustration among Americans who see their tax dollars diverted to fund benefits for non-citizens while struggling citizens are left behind. Sanctuary cities and states have long been a flashpoint in the immigration debate, with Democratic strongholds continuing to defy federal immigration enforcement policies. Trump’s order will put these jurisdictions under financial scrutiny, potentially cutting off billions in federal aid.
Meanwhile, in Congress, House Republicans are escalating their fight against activist judges. Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, an Obama-appointed judge who recently sided with 19 Democrat attorneys general to block the Trump administration from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system. The system, overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly handles trillions of dollars in transactions annually.
Crane’s impeachment effort comes as the latest salvo against what many Republicans view as judicial overreach. When Crane announced the move on X, presidential adviser Elon Musk, a vocal supporter of the DOGE initiative to slash government waste, responded with a simple “Good.” Crane doubled down, stating, “If these activist judges want to be politicians, they should resign and run for office.”
This fight over the judiciary has been brewing for years, but Trump’s return has reignited the battle. With Democrats weaponizing the courts to obstruct his policies, Republicans are now playing offense, making it clear that unelected judges will face consequences for ruling against the will of the American people.
Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration funding and the GOP’s pushback against activist judges signal a renewed effort to reclaim federal authority and enforce the rule of law. The political war is heating up, and neither side is backing down.
This is a deliberate strategy by Democrats to use government handouts to attract and retain illegal immigrants, as illegals vote overwhelmingly Democrat.
In New York and many other parts of the country, illegals are alreadt allowed to vote in local elections.
As they become… https://t.co/4cE79MaCdg
— gorklon rust (@elonmusk) February 18, 2025
Sources:
https://thelibertydaily.com/trump-order-agencies-terminate-all-federal-assistance-illegal/