This is the government’s number one job: keeping you safe. It isn’t complicated. Yet for years, Democrats have been playing a dangerous game with American lives, inventing policies that sound compassionate on paper but prove catastrophic on our streets.

Nowhere is this more obvious than with the “sanctuary city” charade. It’s a feel-good slogan that creates a two-tiered justice system, giving special protection to illegal immigrants who break our laws. The establishment has treated this policy like sacred scripture, an unchallengeable pillar of their platform. But the truth has a funny way of catching up to even the most committed ideologues.

From ‘Breitbart’:

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said that his position on sanctuary cities has changed and he doesn’t think they make everyone safer and cities should turn over criminals who are in custody because “the border has become more and more increasingly more difficult.”…

Collins followed up, “And so, your stance on sanctuary cities has changed, then, is that right, Senator?”

Fetterman answered, “I think it’s — yes, I think it’s evolved, because the dynamics and the circumstances, with respect to our border [have].”

And who was this sudden voice of reason? None other than Senator John Fetterman. Yes, that John Fetterman. It’s amazing what a dose of reality can do to a politician. On national television, Fetterman torpedoed his party’s talking points, admitting what we all know to be true: these sanctuary policies have failed.

An Awakening to Reality

What prompted this political earthquake? It wasn’t a sudden conversion on the road to Damascus. It was the simple, undeniable fact that the border is a disaster. Fetterman explicitly stated his thinking “evolved” because “the dynamic has changed.” That’s a politician’s way of saying: the problem has become too big to lie about anymore.

Turns out, reality has a well-known conservative bias. Who knew? You can’t just ignore the tidal wave of consequences that an open border unleashes upon a country. Eventually, the crime, the chaos, and the strain on resources become so severe that even a progressive from Pennsylvania has to admit the truth. Shielding criminals doesn’t make you compassionate; it makes you an accomplice.

The Democrats’ Dangerous Delusion

While Fetterman has apparently seen the light, the rest of his party is still wandering in the dark. He stands in stark contrast to officials like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who remains stubbornly committed to defying federal law. Fetterman sees the house is on fire, while his colleagues are still arguing about the color of the drapes.

This is the modern Democrat Party in a nutshell: an institution so beholden to its radical base that it can no longer perform the basic functions of government. They will defend criminals and attack law enforcement, all to prop up a failing open-borders agenda. As President Trump works to clean up the mess and restore the rule of law, these Democrat-run cities are actively working to sabotage him. They’ve chosen their tribe over their country.

A Victory for Common Sense

John Fetterman’s admission is more than just a good soundbite. It is a complete vindication of the conservative position. For years, we have argued that securing the border and enforcing our laws are the essential duties of a sovereign nation. For this, we were called every name in the book. Now, our arguments are being repeated by one of the left’s own.

This isn’t about Fetterman becoming a conservative. This is about conservatism’s core tenets—the rule of law, personal responsibility, and national security—being proven right once again. Common sense is a stubborn thing. You can ignore it for a while, but you can’t escape the consequences.

So here’s the bottom line: Is Fetterman a fluke, or is the dam about to break? Don’t hold your breath waiting for his party to thank him for telling the truth. For now, he’s a lone voice of sanity in a party that has lost its mind.

Key Takeaways

• Senator John Fetterman has reversed his stance on sanctuary cities, admitting they are not safe.
• Fetterman directly links his change of heart to the undeniable reality of the border crisis.
• His admission exposes the dangerous, ideologically-driven delusion of the Democrat Party.
• This reversal is a major victory for conservative common sense and the principle of rule of law.

Sources: Breitbart