DeSantis: ‘No Way’ Red States Would Be Able to Get Away with What These Blue States Are Doing

January 26, 2026
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Governor Ron DeSantis just dropped a truth bomb on Fox News' Life, Liberty & Levin, calling out the blatant double standard in how blue states like Minnesota are botching immigration enforcement while red states get demonized for far less. Reacting to the backlash against Minnesota's fumbling response to an influx of migrants—complete with riots, resource drains, and zero accountability—DeSantis flatly stated there's no way red states could pull off the same chaos without the media and feds descending like vultures. It's a stark reminder of the uneven playing field: blue strongholds weaponize bureaucracy and open borders, yet cry foul when states like Texas or Florida dare to secure their own turf with razor wire and National Guard deployments. This hypocrisy isn't just about immigration—it's a blueprint for the Second Amendment fight. Think about it: blue states ram through assault weapon bans, ghost gun regs, and mag limits with zero pushback from the Biden DOJ, while red states passing constitutional carry or preempting local gun-grabbing ordinances get slapped with lawsuits from the ATF and activist judges. DeSantis's point underscores a critical reality for 2A patriots: the system is rigged against self-reliant states enforcing law and order, whether it's stopping cartels at the border or defending the right to bear arms against urban tyrants. Red states are proving they can thrive by ignoring the noise—Florida's crime rates plummeting post-stand-your-ground expansions—but only if they stay unified and defiant. The implications? 2A advocates must amplify this narrative heading into 2024 midterms and beyond. If red states won't get away with protecting their citizens from invaders or infringers, it's time to flip more blue bastions and force a national reckoning. DeSantis isn't just talking smack; he's rallying the resistance. Gun owners, take note: your next range day isn't just practice—it's preparation for the battles blue-state failures will inevitably spill over. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep pushing back.

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Governor Ron DeSantis just dropped a truth bomb on Fox News’ Life, Liberty & Levin, calling out the blatant double standard in how blue states like Minnesota are botching immigration enforcement while red states get demonized for far less. Reacting to the backlash against Minnesota’s fumbling response to an influx of migrants—complete with riots, resource drains, and zero accountability—DeSantis flatly stated there’s no way red states could pull off the same chaos without the media and feds descending like vultures. It’s a stark reminder of the uneven playing field: blue strongholds weaponize bureaucracy and open borders, yet cry foul when states like Texas or Florida dare to secure their own turf with razor wire and National Guard deployments.

This hypocrisy isn’t just about immigration—it’s a blueprint for the Second Amendment fight. Think about it: blue states ram through assault weapon bans, ghost gun regs, and mag limits with zero pushback from the Biden DOJ, while red states passing constitutional carry or preempting local gun-grabbing ordinances get slapped with lawsuits from the ATF and activist judges. DeSantis’s point underscores a critical reality for 2A patriots: the system is rigged against self-reliant states enforcing law and order, whether it’s stopping cartels at the border or defending the right to bear arms against urban tyrants. Red states are proving they can thrive by ignoring the noise—Florida’s crime rates plummeting post-stand-your-ground expansions—but only if they stay unified and defiant.

The implications? 2A advocates must amplify this narrative heading into 2024 midterms and beyond. If red states won’t get away with protecting their citizens from invaders or infringers, it’s time to flip more blue bastions and force a national reckoning. DeSantis isn’t just talking smack; he’s rallying the resistance. Gun owners, take note: your next range day isn’t just practice—it’s preparation for the battles blue-state failures will inevitably spill over. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep pushing back.

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