Holcomb pledges support for Trump deportations

• And with 26 governors vowing to help, that gives Trump the promised cooperation of a majority of U.S. states — including those with some of the largest populations of undocumented people.

Reality check: These mass deportations will likely face several procedural roadblocks and the estimated $150 billion to $350 billion price tag to execute them is steep.

Yes, but: The letter from the Republican Governor's Association said "We stand ready to utilize every tool at our disposal" and "we will do everything in our power to assist in removing them from our communities."

• The joint statement clarifies the "them" as "illegal immigrants who pose a threat to our communities and national security" and "dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists."

What they're saying: "I don't want to be a hypocrite and say, 'We should enforce some of the laws,'" Holcomb told Axios Wednesday. "We ought to just enforce all of the laws. And if you want to change immigration policy, there's a place to do that."

What's next: Holcomb is only in office for another month. Gov.-elect Mike Braun will be inaugurated Jan. 13.

• A spokesperson for Braun, whose 2025 agenda includes addressing illegal immigration, said he would continue Holcomb's pledge of state resources once in office.