US News Metro Long Island Politics

Sports NFL MLB Olympics NBA NHL College Football College Basketball WNBA

Business Personal Finance

Entertainment TV Movies Music Celebrities Awards Theater

Lifestyle Weird But True Sex & Relationships Viral Trends Human Interest Parenting Fashion & Beauty Food & Drink Travel

Health Wellness Fitness Health Care Medicine Men’s Health Women’s Health Mental Health Nutrition

Science Space Environment Wildlife Archaeology

Today’s Paper Covers Columnists Horoscopes Crosswords & Games Sports Odds Podcasts Careers

Email Newsletters Official Store Home Delivery Tips

Miranda Devine: The Dems’ reveal their stance on illegal immigration — and true colors — during Trump’s State of the Union

The Democrats showed their true colors at Tuesday evening’s State of the Union when they failed the president’s test of allegiance to this country.

They are so devoted to illegal migration that they walked straight into his trap.

President Trump asked every lawmaker in the chamber to stand if they believe their primary duty is to protect American citizens rather than illegal migrants.

That should have be a no-brainer.

It is the essence of putting America first.

But the Democrats refused to stand.

More From Miranda Devine

Miranda Devine: Dems will roll out their perfect agent of subterfuge, Abigail Spanberger, in response to SOTU

Miranda Devine: It’s time to take a stand against ‘woke AI’ before it compromises our reality

Marco Rubio delivers tough love to Europe — and the overgrown teenage brats know ‘Dad’ is right

“One of the great things about the State of the Union is how it gives Americans the chance to see clearly what their representatives really believe,” Trump said.

“So tonight, I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle: if you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”

The Republicans all leapt to their feet, but those on the Democrat side of the chamber were glued to their chairs, caught in a moral cul-de-sac their Trump derangement won’t allow them to escape.

“Isn’t that a shame?” said Trump, surveying the seated Dems and milking their humiliation for maximum effect.

“It really is a shame.”

Far-left “Squad” members Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib (who was proudly wearing a “F–K ICE” badge) transferred their shame into incoherent heckling of the president.

No surprise that Democrats are refusing to pass the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and an ID to cast a ballot.

Since it’s a measure with 83% approval in opinion polls, Trump pointed out the........

© New York Post