Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said he’s preparing the city for “all eventualities,” including losing federal funds, over his objections to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to conduct the largest-ever mass deportation in American history.

Johnston made national headlines last year when he told a local news outfit that the city’s police and “50,000 Denverites” would not comply with Trump’s plans to deport thousands of immigrants residing illegally in the Mile High City — even suggesting he’d go to jail if necessary. He had since walked back some of those comments.

“I think we’re trying to prepare for all eventualities,” Johnston said when asked about the potential of losing federal funds under the incoming Trump administration.

“We will presume the federal government wants to support all of its cities and states — the taxpayers deserve those services. And so we don’t anticipate there should be cuts to those services, but we’re looking at all eventualities not knowing what could happen,” he said.

Johnston noted that federal dollars are already funding several projects, notably the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project currently under construction.

“We think those dollars will continue on path. But, we’re gonna prepare for all outcomes and continue with this plan we have and focus on vibrant, safe and affordable Denver with all the resources we’re using here,” he said.

When pressed if he’s worried about cuts in federal funding, he replied, “Oh, I think there’s lots of things to be worried about. But instead of which one will come to pass to be worried about — we’re doing everything we can to make sure that people’s quality of life in Denver is not affected by a federal administration change and make sure that the services that people rely on every day remain stable and predictable.”

He added: “And I think we can do that without compromising our values.”

Johnston has defended Denver’s response to the illegal immigration crisis. Early in the crisis, officials decided that city taxpayers would assume the cost of temporarily housing and feeding the immigrants. The city’s costs have so far exceeded $75 million.

Johnston faced criticisms over his comments, some of which he walked back, telling 9News that what he meant was he hoped “this is an outcome … we can avoid in this country.”

In an interview on Fox News, Trump’s “border czar” pick Tom Homan said the administration can withhold federal funding from those who fail to cooperate.

“All he has to do is look at Arizona v. U.S., and he would see he’s breaking the law,” Homan said. “But, look, me and the Denver mayor, we agree on one thing: He’s willing to go to jail, I’m willing to put him in jail.”

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, argued on “Face the Nation” that Johnston could face prosecution and removal from office for attempting to block any mass deportations under the incoming administration.