Remember when you could feel safe in our big cities? It wasn’t a dream; it was normal. You could trust that the law meant something and that leaders put your family’s well-being first. It was a simple, common-sense contract between the government and the people it served.

So, what happened? Let’s be honest. That safety wasn’t lost by accident. It was given away by politicians who stopped caring about you. They decided that protecting criminals and pushing a radical ideology was more important than protecting law-abiding American citizens.

From Breitbart:

Federal law enforcement officers and agents made their 5,000th arrests of criminal aliens in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The law enforcement actions in the illegal alien sanctuary city led to the removal of gang members, child predators, and murderers, she said. Criminal alien 5,000 was identified as a convicted drug trafficker and aggravated felon from Mexico who had been previously deported.

“Precious lives saved. Families protected. American taxpayers spared the cost of their crimes AND the burden of their benefits. THANK YOU to our brave law enforcement officers. Make no mistake: if you are here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and send you back.”

While the Left is busy managing our decline, President Trump’s team is delivering a huge win. In the sanctuary city of Los Angeles, the Department of Homeland Security just hit a major milestone: they have arrested and removed 5,000 criminal illegal aliens from our streets.

Today, DHS made its 5,000th arrest in Los Angeles. 5,000 criminal illegal aliens, gang members, child predators, and murderers taken off the streets.

This is just the beginning.

Thank you, @CBP, Border Patrol, and @ICEgov. pic.twitter.com/djnK4b9td1

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 27, 2025

Cleaning Up a Sanctuary City’s Mess

This isn’t just about numbers. The 5,000th arrest was a man named Gustavo Garcia-Miranda. He’s a convicted drug trafficker and aggravated felon from Mexico who had already been deported once. Shocker, right? Another criminal who should have been gone years ago, living comfortably thanks to L.A.’s dangerous sanctuary policies.

It’s simple. If you tell criminals they have a safe space, they show up. These policies don’t create “sanctuaries”; they create hunting grounds for predators. President Trump’s DHS is finally doing the job that local politicians refuse to do. They are putting citizens first.

Pushing Through Leftist Resistance

Of course, the Left didn’t just applaud this cleanup effort. They threw a violent tantrum. As federal agents did their jobs, they were attacked by rioters with bricks and Molotov cocktails. The chaos got so bad that President Trump had to call in the National Guard just to restore basic order.

And when the street thugs fail, they send in the activist judges to do their dirty work. An Obama-appointed judge recently tried to block the president from cutting off funds to these dangerous sanctuary cities. It shows you what we’re up against: a coordinated effort from the streets to the courts to stop anyone from enforcing our laws.

A National Renewal of Safety

This is the part I love. It’s not just happening in L.A. This is a national strategy to take our country back. A similar operation is underway in Washington, D.C., and the results are just as stunning. Dozens of illegal immigrants are being arrested every single night.

And we’re not talking about people who just crossed the border. One of them had a prior arrest for child rape. Another was a member of the vicious Tren de Aragua gang. Think about that. A child rapist and a violent gang member. These aren’t just statistics; they’re threats to your family. As Secretary Noem said, “This is just the beginning.”

This, right here, is what “America First” actually means. It’s not a slogan. It’s about enforcing our laws, backing our police, and putting the safety of American families above all else. The other side offers chaos and excuses. President Trump is delivering a safer America.

Key Takeaways

• President Trump is keeping his promise to enforce our immigration laws.
• Sanctuary city policies actively protect dangerous criminals over U.S. citizens.
• Removing criminal aliens makes communities safer and saves taxpayer money.
• Conservative leadership is succeeding despite leftist riots and judicial activism.

Sources: Breitbart, Daily Wire