Trump Says Sanctuary Cities Won’t Get Funds: ‘They Can Sue Us’

Jan. 20, 2026, 7:48 PM UTC

“We’re not going to pay sanctuary cities anymore. They can sue us and maybe they’ll win, but we’re not giving money to them anymore as of the beginning of the month,” President Trump says.

  • Trump briefs reporters at the White House

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