Oh, the irony. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who once vowed to fight tooth and nail against Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, is now practically begging him to clean up the border crisis she once dismissed as someone else’s problem. It’s a full-circle moment, folks, and not a particularly flattering one for the governor.
Let’s not forget: back in 2023, Healey proudly declared that Massachusetts was a “beacon to those in need,” attracting migrants with promises of sanctuary and support. Fast forward to today, and suddenly, that glowing rhetoric has turned into a logistical nightmare. Shelters are overwhelmed, criminal activity is surfacing in state-sponsored housing, and Healey is pointing the finger at Congress, Trump, or really anyone but herself. Classic.
This week’s revelation about Leonardo Andujar Sanchez—a Dominican Republic native found with $750,000 worth of drugs and an AR-15 in a Revere hotel shelter—has left Healey scrambling for answers. Her response? A call for shelter inspections and a “review of intake processes.” That’s politician-speak for “I have no idea how to fix this, so I’m going to shuffle some papers around and hope it looks like I’m doing something.”
Gov. Maura Healey downplayed the proliferation of crime in state-run shelters housing migrants and local residents after her administration released records that show many allegations of rape, domestic violence, and possession of guns and illegal drugs. https://t.co/2UjlaYyVXl
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) January 8, 2025
Healey’s outrage over the incident might have been more believable if she hadn’t spent the last few years actively undermining border security. Remember her 2020 pledge on MSNBC? Back then, she proudly declared that Massachusetts State Police would “absolutely not” cooperate with Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. She was all about using “every tool in the toolbox” to obstruct deportations and resist what she called “mass deportation efforts.” Now, she’s relying on the very administration she opposed to solve a crisis she helped fuel. You can’t make this stuff up.
The truth is, Healey’s policies—and those of her Democratic colleagues—have created a magnet for illegal immigration. When you offer sanctuary and incentives without addressing the root issues, you’re bound to attract people who aren’t just fleeing hardship but also exploiting the system. That’s not xenophobia; it’s basic cause and effect.
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Everyone ready to hear a joke?
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is hilariously demanding $425 million in taxpayer funds to keep their shelters for illegal aliens open after misusing the funds meant for COVID relief.
Without the money, shelters for illegal aliens… https://t.co/s5F70qdTMl pic.twitter.com/wbV8G0HGyI
— Tom Homan – Border Czar Commentary and Updates (@TomHoman_) January 7, 2025
Meanwhile, Trump’s team, led by his newly appointed “border czar” Tom Homan, has made it clear that they mean business. Homan’s blunt warning to state officials—“If they don’t want to help us, then get the hell out of the way”—is exactly the kind of tough love this crisis needs. It’s a stark contrast to Healey’s approach, which has been equal parts denial and deflection.
It’s worth noting that this crisis isn’t confined to Massachusetts. States across the country, particularly those run by Democrats, are buckling under the weight of the migrant surge. Yet, instead of acknowledging the role their policies have played, leaders like Healey are more interested in grandstanding. They’re quick to vilify Trump for enforcing the law, but the second the consequences of their own actions hit home, they’re on the phone asking for help.
Let’s be real: this is political theater at its finest. Healey’s newfound concern for border security isn’t about principle—it’s about survival. She knows her constituents are fed up, and she’s scrambling to shift blame before it lands squarely on her doorstep. But no amount of finger-pointing can erase the fact that her policies helped create this mess in the first place.
So, Governor Healey here’s a bit of advice: next time you feel the urge to resist common-sense border policies, maybe take a step back and consider the long-term consequences. And while you’re at it, a little humility might go a long way. After all, it’s not every day you get to eat crow while asking for Donald Trump’s help. Enjoy.
