The stage is set, folks, and it looks like Ron DeSantis is about to become the top cheerleader for Donald Trump’s second term. Yes, the Florida governor—who spent months vying to be the GOP’s main man—has now found his place in the Trump ecosystem. His job? To loudly and proudly roll out the Trump Administration’s agenda at the state level and, in doing so, put the heat on other governors to follow suit. Call it peer pressure politics, Trump style.
The evidence is hard to ignore. After DeSantis called for a special legislative session to align Florida’s policies with Trump’s agenda, the President-elect wasted no time heaping praise on him and nudging other governors to follow his lead. The message was clear: if DeSantis can do it, so can you. It’s a strategic move, and frankly, it’s a smart one. Trump is essentially deputizing DeSantis to set the tone for what cooperation looks like between state and federal governments in the coming years.
DeSantis, never one to shy away from the spotlight, seems more than happy to take on this role. His statement about the special session wasn’t just a nod to Trump’s policies—it was a full-throated endorsement of the MAGA immigration agenda. DeSantis made it clear that Florida would “actively facilitate” Trump’s efforts to combat illegal immigration and ensure resources are ready to enforce it. The governor even laid out a shopping list of priorities, including funding for detention centers, relocation efforts, transportation infrastructure, and local law enforcement support. It’s essentially a blueprint for how states can work hand-in-hand with the federal government on Trump’s immigration crackdown.
President-elect Trump was elected with a mandate to stop illegal immigration and deport illegal aliens already in our country.
State and local officials in Florida will actively facilitate the Trump Administration’s policies against illegal immigration, and to do that we need to… pic.twitter.com/PHvNYvjAH6
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 13, 2025
The timing of DeSantis’ session is no accident either. It’s scheduled for just days after Trump is sworn in, a clear signal that Florida intends to hit the ground running. And Trump, ever the master of public messaging, seized the moment to tweet out his gratitude and throw down the gauntlet for other governors: “Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!” Translation? If you’re not with us, you’re against us.
BREAKING: DeSantis announces legislative proposal for special session that involves allowing local law enforcement to deport illegals if approved by Trump administration
It will include:
– New criminal penalties that apply on the state level for illegal entry
– Repeal in-state… pic.twitter.com/xKFhwV3U2t— Florida’s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) January 15, 2025
And what exactly will governors like DeSantis be facilitating? Well, buckle up. Trump is planning a blitz of executive orders aimed at immigration policy, and it’s being described as a “shock and awe” strategy. On day one, expect to see the border wall construction back in full swing, new asylum restrictions imposed, and Title 42 reinstated. But that’s just the beginning. Trump is also set to begin mass deportations, suspend refugee admissions, and roll back lenient policies that allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants from places like Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. under the Biden administration.
The plan is as aggressive as it is unapologetic, and it’s being spearheaded by Trump’s long-time immigration adviser Stephen Miller. Miller reportedly told senators this week that the administration plans to invoke parts of the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow state and local law enforcement to assist ICE. If you thought Florida’s “anti-sanctuary city” law was tough, get ready for it to become the new standard in Trump-led America.
🚨 JUST IN: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has just released his plan to carry out President Trump’s MASS DEPORTATIONS after Jan. 20 in the special session.
Here it is. Holy cow.
Basically every deterrent and authority you can think of. Trump has an ally in Florida. Other states… pic.twitter.com/4J5tF9iAAA
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 15, 2025
This, of course, sets the tone for Trump’s entire presidency redux. It’s not about easing back into things—it’s about storming in with a mandate and making sure the whole country feels it. And DeSantis? Well, he’s positioned himself as the model governor to amplify and implement that agenda. Whether this is a genuine partnership or DeSantis’ audition for future political ambitions is anyone’s guess. But for now, he seems perfectly content playing second fiddle in the MAGA symphony.
So, the message is clear: Trump is back, and his administration is wasting no time getting to work. Governors like DeSantis are the boots on the ground, ready to push Trump’s agenda and keep the heat on state leaders who might be dragging their feet. Expect fireworks—and maybe a few battles—as Trump and his loyal governors try to reshape America one state at a time.