The Republican Party of New Mexico's Chairman, Steve Pearce, has publicly responded to remarks made by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. During the broadcast, Governor Lujan Grisham expressed her refusal to support President Trump's efforts for mass deportations, describing such actions as potentially “unlawful.”

Steve Pearce criticized the governor's stance, stating: “What is unlawful is New Mexico has become one of the most dangerous states in the nation, and the reason is that Democrats like Governor Lujan Grisham continue to shield criminals from any consequences.” He emphasized concerns over violent crime and drug smuggling linked to what he described as an open border policy.

Pearce further urged: “This disregard for our citizens must end! Governor Lujan Grisham must work with the Trump administration to enforce the laws, secure the border, and deport the cartel members, human traffickers, drug smugglers, and violent gangs who have illegally entered our communities. The governor has a duty to protect New Mexicans.”

Governor Lujan Grisham’s comments on federal immigration enforcement have sparked a sharp response from state Republicans concerned about public safety and border security.