Jacksonville Sheriff sides with Trump’s mass deportations amid Florida GOP law enforcement split

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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T.K. Waters, the Jacksonville sheriff and member of Florida’s anti-illegal immigration council, is pushing back against GOP law enforcement officials who are resisting President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

“I was not on the call referenced and do not share or endorse the comments made by others. Our focus remains on enforcing the law and continuing our mission to make Jacksonville a safer place for all residents,” Waters said in a statement to the Phoenix.

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