In a shocking turn of events, several cities near Los Angeles have announced that they will be abandoning their July 4th celebrations this year due to President Trump’s immigration crackdown. The fear of ICE raids and deportations has left many communities feeling uneasy about coming together to celebrate Independence Day.
Mayor John Smith of Santa Monica stated, “We just can’t take any chances with the current political climate. We don’t want to draw attention to ourselves and risk being targeted by ICE. It’s a sad day when we have to cancel such a beloved tradition, but our residents’ safety comes first.”
Residents of the affected cities are understandably disappointed by the news. One local, Karen Johnson, lamented, “I was really looking forward to the fireworks this year. It’s a shame that we have to miss out because of Trump’s ridiculous policies.”
Even local businesses are feeling the impact of the cancellations. Bob’s Fireworks Emporium owner, Bob Johnson, expressed his frustration, saying, “This is going to hurt my bottom line big time. July 4th is usually my busiest day of the year, but now I’ll be lucky to make any sales at all.”
Meanwhile, President Trump has responded to the news with his usual bravado, tweeting, “Sad to see these cities caving to fear. If they can’t handle celebrating America, maybe they should move to Mexico instead!”
In a surprising twist, former reality TV star and current presidential candidate, Kanye West, has offered to host a private July 4th party for the residents of the affected cities. In a statement, West said, “I may not be able to run the country, but I sure know how to throw a party. Come celebrate with me and leave all your worries behind.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear – the Fourth of July won’t be the same for these cities near LA. Let’s hope that next year, they can once again come together to celebrate the red, white, and blue without fear of political repercussions.
