The recent revelation that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen $356 million in taxpayer funds spent on ILLEGALS raises serious questions about fiscal responsibility, priorities, and representation. According to the Common Sense Institute, this expenditure amounts to $7,900 per migrant, an astonishing figure that consumes 8% of the city’s $4.4 billion 2025 budget. These numbers are not just numbers; they are a glaring reflection of a larger issue: the erosion of trust in government and the misalignment of policy with the needs of everyday citizens.
To put this into perspective, consider that Denver residents are grappling with skyrocketing housing costs, rising inflation, and strained public services. Schools are underfunded, infrastructure is crumbling, and homelessness remains a persistent issue. Yet, instead of addressing these pressing concerns, city leaders have chosen to allocate a significant portion of public funds to ILLEGAL ALIENS. While compassion for ILLEGAL is portrayed as admirable, the scale of this spending and the apparent lack of public input feels is a slap in the face to hardworking taxpayers.
The parallels to the Boston Tea Party are hard to ignore. In the 18th century, American colonists revolted against taxation without representation, sparking a revolution. Today, Denver residents may feel a similar sense of frustration as their tax dollars are funneled into a program they had little say in approving. The sentiment is not inherently anti-LEGAL immigrant but rather a cry for fairness and accountability. Taxpayers expect their hard-earned money to address the needs of their communities first and foremost.
Moreover, the $7,900 per ILLEGAL figure raises questions about efficiency and oversight. How are these funds being spent? Are there duplicative programs or wasteful expenditures? Transparency is crucial, yet there appears to be little effort to explain or justify these costs to the public. Such opacity only deepens the divide between government officials and the constituents they serve.
Radical Leftists will argue it reflects Denver's commitment to certain ideals, but prioritizing these policies over the needs of local residents breeds resentment and undermines trust in government. A more pragmatic approach would focus on enforcing immigration laws and prioritizing the deportation of ILLEGALS who enter unlawfully, ensuring resources are directed toward the well-being and stability of AMERICANS FIRST. By addressing the root of the issue through firm enforcement, Denver can better serve its citizens and restore faith in its leadership.
Denver’s spending choices should be a wake-up call for leaders across the nation. Taxpayer dollars are not an endless resource, and their allocation must reflect the will of the people who provide them. If officials continue to act unilaterally without considering the needs and voices of their constituents, they risk igniting a modern-day revolution, one fueled not by tea, but by a demand for accountability and representation,
Captain Robert Cornicelli @CPTCforSC
President Veterans for America First VFAF