Trump Administration Defends ICE Raids on Sanctuary Cities Instead of Border States: "We Don’t Want to Scare the Important People"

 Washington, D.C. — In what experts are calling “a bold yet completely nonsensical strategy”, the Trump administration has launched massive ICE raids targeting so-called sanctuary cities—far away from the U.S.-Mexico border—while avoiding border states where most undocumented immigrants actually live.

When asked why ICE was sweeping through New York, Chicago, and San Francisco instead of Texas, Arizona, or California’s agricultural belt, Vice President J.D. Vance confidently explained:

“Look, if we sent ICE to the actual border, they might scare off the people who do the important work—like building golf resorts, cleaning hotels, and picking the strawberries that make America great.”

Sanctuary Cities: The Real Villains

Trump himself defended the decision, insisting that sanctuary cities are far more dangerous than actual illegal crossings.

“Sanctuary cities, very bad, very bad folks. These places? Total disasters. They don’t let our beautiful ICE agents do their job,” Trump said, shaking his head. “But down at the border? Those are my people! Hardworking folks, lots of jobs, making the country run. We need them! But these woke cities? No respect. No gratitude. So we hit ‘em where it hurts.”

Trump then detailed his brilliant logic behind the operation:

✔️ Undocumented workers in border states? Needed for business. Undocumented workers in sanctuary cities? Criminals.
✔️ ICE raids in Texas? Could hurt Mar-a-Lago’s landscaping crew. ICE raids in Los Angeles? Just good policy.
✔️ Kicking out undocumented workers near the border? Might slow construction on a new Trump golf course. Kicking them out of New York? Well, that’s just fun.

Vance: “We’re Sending a Message—Not Looking for Results”

Vice President Vance went further, explaining that actually fixing the problem isn’t the point—scaring liberals is.

“Look, it’s way more satisfying to raid a hipster coffee shop in Portland than to arrest some guy who’s quietly installing drywall in Texas,” Vance chuckled. “This isn’t about stopping illegal immigration—it’s about owning the libs.”

Vance also made a key economic argument:

"Think about it—if we raid the border states, suddenly rich people will have to start paying fair wages for housekeepers and farmhands. Disaster! But if we raid San Francisco? Boom! Democrats cry, and nothing important gets disrupted. That’s what we call a win-win.”

ICE Agents Confused But Excited

Even ICE agents on the ground have expressed mild confusion at the bizarre new policy.

“Normally, you’d think we’d go after the places where illegal border crossings actually happen,” said one ICE agent who requested anonymity. “Instead, I just raided a vegan bookstore in Seattle. I mean… okay?”

Another agent noted that they’ve been given specific orders to avoid certain areas entirely.

“I was about to raid a construction site in Florida, and then we got a memo: ‘Don’t go near any buildings with the Trump name on them.’”

Border State Governors “Grateful” That Raids Are Happening Elsewhere

Governors of states that actually border Mexico have remained suspiciously silent, with Texas, Arizona, and Florida Republicans quietly breathing sighs of relief.

“We…uh… support this administration’s efforts,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott, struggling to hide a smirk. “It’s just… you know, maybe we don’t need too many ICE agents around here… at least not near any large ranches, agricultural centers, or high-end gated communities.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—normally a border hawk—also dodged questions, only offering a brief, cryptic statement:

“Florida stands with the President. But let’s be reasonable.”

Liberals Outraged, Conservatives Applaud Genius

As ICE raids continue in all the wrong places, Democrats have reacted with predictable outrage, while Trump supporters have hailed the operation as “brilliant.”

✔️ “Why is ICE raiding a Starbucks in Chicago instead of checking work visas in Texas?” asked Senator Bernie Sanders.
✔️ “HAHAHAHA LIBERALS ARE CRYING” tweeted Trump’s social media team.

What’s Next?

Despite all logic pointing toward an immigration policy that actually deals with border crossings, Trump has reportedly doubled down, now considering ICE raids on universities, Whole Foods locations, and anywhere with a Pride flag.

At press time, Trump was overheard asking if ICE could also be deployed to “raid California just for fun,” while J.D. Vance was seen rehearsing a speech on why illegal immigrants are ruining America—just, you know, not the ones we actually need.

Disclaimer: This article is satirical and intended for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to real-life events is purely coincidental—unless, of course, the administration actually starts raiding sanctuary cities instead of the border, in which case… well, you heard it here first.