In a Monday night broadcast, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and ACLU’s Anthony Romero discussed ACLU’s strategic blueprint for obstructing President-elect Trump from realizing his campaign commitments—the very commitments that underpinned his electoral success. The liberal pair’s disdain for Trump’s policies isn’t just about disagreement; it’s about a fundamental refusal to accept the democratic outcome that has reinstated Trump, armed with a clear mandate from the American electorate.
Romero outlined a battle plan steeped in litigation and local governmental defiance to counter Trump’s agenda from day one. “We’ve been gearing up for this,” he admitted, revealing that the ACLU had invested thousands of staff hours into preparing for Trump’s potential re-election. This isn’t just readiness—it’s a full-blown war room scenario aimed at undermining the will of the American people who voted for Trump’s policies, particularly his tough stance on immigration and border security.
Their approach this time? A more sophisticated, aggressive legal strategy, acknowledging that the previous “resist everything Trump” tactic—complete with baseless Russian collusion allegations and performative protests—didn’t stall Trump’s initial policy rollouts. Now, with Trump returning to the White House on the back of high approval ratings, the left’s desperation is palpable.
Tom Homan, Trump’s pick for border czar, has made clear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be collaborating closely with local authorities to implement Trump’s immigration policies effectively. Yet, Romero is openly calling for non-compliance, urging local officials to deny federal access to resources essential for executing immigration laws—effectively inviting cities to become sanctuaries for illegal activity.
The ACLU has strayed far from its original mission of defending civil liberties. Rather, it’s focused on pushing partisan politics ahead of public safety and the rule of law. This is not just misguided; it’s downright dangerous. By encouraging local officials to enforce laws selectively based on political leanings rather than legal mandates, the ACLU is setting a treacherous precedent. This kind of behavior erodes the very fabric of our legal system and threatens the impartiality that is supposed to underpin the enforcement of our nation’s laws.
Romero’s discussion with Maddow was an unabashed endorsement of strategies that could well undermine the structural integrity of U.S. governance. It’s a stark reminder of how far some are willing to go to thwart policies endorsed by the American populace. In their view, it seems the law is merely a tool to be wielded when it suits their agenda, discarded when it does not. As Trump prepares to retake the presidency, he faces not just political opposition, but a concerted, premeditated campaign to sabotage his administration before it even begins. This is the reality of our divided America, where partisan battles overshadow national interest, and the left’s commitment to resistance overshadows their commitment to constructive governance.
