Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says President Trump's mass immigrant deportations will create a 'Tiananmen Moment'

Democratic Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver has vowed to resist President-elect Trump's immigration proposals, citing China's infamous Tiananmen massacre and saying residents will revolt against federal officials.

Johnston emphasized Denver's commitment to protecting illegal immigrants and maintaining its sanctuary city status, saying it will not be “bullied” by the incoming Trump administration.

“We're not going to sell these values ​​to anyone,” Johnston said in an interview with The Denverite. “We're not going to be bullied into changing them.”

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Johnston predicted a “Tiananmen moment” for federal immigration officials trying to do their jobs.

“We would rather have 50,000 Denver residents there than have DPD stationed at the county line to stop them,” Johnston told local media. “It’s like Tiananmen with roses and guns, right? So were all the highland moms who came rushing in for the immigrants.

“And you don't want to mess with them.”

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The Democratic mayor's comments come after President Trump has made strict immigration enforcement and deportation of immigrants part of his campaign, and the move by state and local officials to reject the president-elect's policies. It reflects.

In Illinois, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker pledged to maintain sanctuary status, boldly declaring, “If you're coming for my people, you're coming through me.”

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In Los Angeles, Democratic Mayor Karen Bass helped pass a local ordinance restricting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

“I stand with the people of this city, especially in the face of increasing threats to immigrant communities here in Los Angeles,” Bass said. “There is a need for urgency now. Protecting immigrants strengthens our communities and makes our cities better.”

Former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, July 17, 2024. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

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President Trump has vowed to begin a deportation effort on his first day in office, and recently declared a national emergency and said he would deploy the military to make that happen.

President Trump's commitment to closing the border was cemented by his choice of “border czar”, Tom Homan.

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“If you don't want to work with us, get your hands dirty and we're going to do it,” Homan said recently.