Dem Rep. Crow on if Dems Are Negotiating on DHS in Good Faith: ‘Following the Law Is Not Negotiable’

February 12, 2026
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Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) dropped a bombshell on NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW” this Wednesday, declaring that Democrats' refusal to budge on DHS funding demands isn't bad faith—it's just following the law. When pressed on whether his party is negotiating in good faith without compromising, Crow doubled down: strict adherence to their interpretation of the rules is non-negotiable. This comes amid heated budget battles where DHS oversees critical areas like ATF operations, border security, and enforcement of federal firearms regulations—arenas where 2A advocates have long eyed encroachments on gun rights. Let's cut through the spin: Crow's stance reeks of the classic Democrat playbook—framing ironclad demands as pious law-abiding while painting any pushback as obstructionism. DHS isn't some neutral bureaucracy; it's the umbrella for the ATF, which under Biden's ATF Director Steve Dettelbach has aggressively pursued rules like pistol brace bans and forced serialization of privately made firearms, often stretching statutory authority to its limits. By locking in funding without concessions, Dems are effectively greenlighting more of this regulatory overreach, sidelining GOP efforts to claw back power via appropriations riders that could defund ATF's most egregious 2A assaults. It's not negotiation; it's a power grab disguised as principle, especially as court challenges pile up against ATF's law-following escapades. For the 2A community, the implications are stark: this funding standoff could supercharge ATF's war chest right before key Supreme Court terms and midterms, where pro-gun momentum is building. If Republicans cave, expect accelerated enforcement of Biden-era regs; if they hold firm, it forces Dems to expose their priorities—more gun control via backdoor bureaucracy over border chaos. 2A warriors should rally behind House GOP holdouts, amplify Crow's gaffe on social media, and pressure swing-district Dems. This isn't just about DHS dollars; it's a frontline battle for the Second Amendment's survival against administrative state overreach. Stay vigilant—your rights hang in the balance.

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Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) dropped a bombshell on NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW” this Wednesday, declaring that Democrats’ refusal to budge on DHS funding demands isn’t bad faith—it’s just following the law. When pressed on whether his party is negotiating in good faith without compromising, Crow doubled down: strict adherence to their interpretation of the rules is non-negotiable. This comes amid heated budget battles where DHS oversees critical areas like ATF operations, border security, and enforcement of federal firearms regulations—arenas where 2A advocates have long eyed encroachments on gun rights.

Let’s cut through the spin: Crow’s stance reeks of the classic Democrat playbook—framing ironclad demands as pious law-abiding while painting any pushback as obstructionism. DHS isn’t some neutral bureaucracy; it’s the umbrella for the ATF, which under Biden’s ATF Director Steve Dettelbach has aggressively pursued rules like pistol brace bans and forced serialization of privately made firearms, often stretching statutory authority to its limits. By locking in funding without concessions, Dems are effectively greenlighting more of this regulatory overreach, sidelining GOP efforts to claw back power via appropriations riders that could defund ATF’s most egregious 2A assaults. It’s not negotiation; it’s a power grab disguised as principle, especially as court challenges pile up against ATF’s law-following escapades.

For the 2A community, the implications are stark: this funding standoff could supercharge ATF’s war chest right before key Supreme Court terms and midterms, where pro-gun momentum is building. If Republicans cave, expect accelerated enforcement of Biden-era regs; if they hold firm, it forces Dems to expose their priorities—more gun control via backdoor bureaucracy over border chaos. 2A warriors should rally behind House GOP holdouts, amplify Crow’s gaffe on social media, and pressure swing-district Dems. This isn’t just about DHS dollars; it’s a frontline battle for the Second Amendment’s survival against administrative state overreach. Stay vigilant—your rights hang in the balance.

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