Denver Mayor Blames Republicans and Trump for $5M Cuts Impacting City Services

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, a Democrat, is blaming Republicans and former President Donald Trump for cutting $5 million from public services to pay for the city's migrant crisis, which is expected to cost around $180 million in 2024. The cuts will affect recreation centers, vehicle registration renewals, and spring flower planting. The city has begun ejecting around 800 migrant families from shelters and will decrease the number of migrants it serves. Denver has received more migrants per capita than any other city in the nation and is struggling to support the growing number of migrants, putting a strain on public services and the health system.