TRUMP’S Blunt Border Stance: Valentine’s Day Uproar
The White House delivered a Valentine’s Day message on illegal immigration that sent leftist advocacy groups into predictable meltdown mode, proving once again that enforcing our nation’s laws is somehow considered offensive by those who’d rather see borders mean nothing.
Story Snapshot
- White House posted a Valentine’s Day meme declaring “come here illegally, and we’ll deport you,” featuring President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan
- Latino advocacy groups immediately condemned the post as “divisive” and “beneath the dignity of the presidency”
- The social media message reinforces the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on mass deportations and border security
- Critics’ outrage highlights the left’s ongoing refusal to distinguish between legal immigration and illegal border crossings
White House Delivers Blunt Border Message
President Trump’s White House posted a Valentine’s Day meme across X, Instagram, and Facebook that made its position crystal clear. The post featured a twist on the classic “roses are red, violets are blue” poem, stating: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you.” The message included images of President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan against a pink backdrop, captioned “Happy Valentines Day” with a heart emoji. The straightforward messaging represents the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws without apology or political correctness.
US Border Patrol Has a Valentine's Day Post GUARANTEED to Trigger the Loony Left (but What DOESN'T?) https://t.co/XxNqax93MO
— Twitchy Updates (@Twitchy_Updates) February 15, 2026
Predictable Outrage From Advocacy Groups
Latino advocacy organizations responded with immediate condemnation, as if anyone expected differently. Voto Latino labeled the post “offensive and divisive,” while Hispanic Federation CEO Frankie Miranda called it “beneath the dignity of the presidency.” The Congressional Hispanic Caucus piled on, characterizing deportations as “inhumane” and economically damaging. What these groups conveniently ignore is the fundamental distinction between legal and illegal immigration. This administration isn’t targeting immigrants—it’s enforcing laws against those who broke them by entering our country illegally, something previous administrations failed to do consistently.
The backlash reveals a deeper problem with leftist immigration advocacy: the deliberate conflation of legal immigration with illegal border crossings. Americans who support border security aren’t anti-immigrant; they’re pro-law and pro-sovereignty. The Constitution grants Congress the power to establish naturalization rules, and presidents have the duty to faithfully execute those laws. When advocacy groups frame enforcement as “dehumanizing,” they’re essentially arguing that America has no right to control who enters our territory—a position that undermines national security and the rule of law itself.
Trump’s Border Enforcement Agenda Advances
The Valentine’s Day post arrives amid Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown, which includes mass deportations, targeting sanctuary cities that shield illegal aliens from federal authorities, and redefining birthright citizenship. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has intensified raids nationwide, building on the groundwork laid during Trump’s first term. Tom Homan, appointed as “border czar,” oversees these deportation operations with a clear mandate to remove those who have no legal right to remain in the United States. These policies represent a return to common-sense immigration enforcement after years of Biden-era open-border chaos.
Recent developments include ICE operations in Southern California and ongoing congressional battles over Department of Homeland Security funding. Democrats are pushing reforms following a January 2026 incident in Minneapolis, while Republicans defend enforcement operations amid shutdown threats. The administration faces resistance not just from Democratic lawmakers but from activist groups conducting “peace patrols” to monitor and obstruct ICE operations. Despite this opposition, deportation efforts continue, demonstrating that this administration won’t be deterred by political pressure or media criticism from fulfilling its constitutional duty to secure our borders.
Community Resistance Reflects Misguided Priorities
Activist groups like Harbor Area Peace Patrols and Unión del Barrio have organized to track and resist ICE raids, recently celebrating when ICE vacated its Terminal Island base in San Pedro on February 13-14. Activists claimed “the people kicked them out,” framing obstruction of federal law enforcement as a community victory. This resistance model is spreading to other cities, creating a dangerous precedent where local activists believe they can nullify federal immigration law through intimidation and interference. Such actions undermine the rule of law and put communities at risk by preventing the removal of individuals who entered illegally and may pose public safety threats.
The broader implications are troubling for anyone who values constitutional governance. When advocacy groups and activists actively work to prevent federal agencies from enforcing congressionally-enacted laws, they’re not defending immigrants—they’re promoting lawlessness. Every nation has the sovereign right to control its borders and determine who may enter and remain. The left’s characterization of enforcement as “inhumane” ignores the humanity of American citizens who bear the costs of illegal immigration, from strained public resources to increased crime in some communities. The Trump administration’s willingness to enforce immigration laws, even in the face of orchestrated outrage, represents a refreshing return to putting American citizens first.
Sources:
White House Valentine’s Day Social Media Post on Illegal Immigration Sparks Backlash – TIME
Top Immigration Officials Are Questioned About Enforcement as a Shutdown at DHS Looms – KPBS
Immigration Activists Celebrate as ICE Agents Depart Terminal Island – Los Angeles Times