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Democrats Reject Kirk Tribute, Anna Paulina Luna Explodes: “You F**king Own This’”
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Democrats Reject Kirk Tribute, Anna Paulina Luna Explodes: “You F**king Own This’”

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Tensions erupted on the House floor Wednesday after Democrats declined to join Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in holding a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed earlier in the day at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, 31, was addressing students in Orem, Utah, when he was fatally struck by gunfire during a question-and-answer session.

Authorities said he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The killing prompted reactions across the country, including in Congress.

Speaker Johnson moved to recognize Kirk with a moment of silence. According to members present, the request was met with vocal opposition from Democrats, who declined to participate.

The exchange quickly escalated when Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) directed an outburst toward Democrats on the floor.

“You f**king own this,” she shouted in response to their refusal, according to multiple accounts from lawmakers in the chamber.

The clash showcased the heightened divisions in Washington following the assassination of one of the most visible young conservative leaders in the country.

Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA in 2012, had built a large national profile through campus events, media appearances, and political commentary.

The refusal to honor Kirk with a moment of silence drew sharp criticism from Republicans, who argued that the gesture should have transcended political divides.

Several GOP lawmakers expressed frustration at what they described as a lack of respect for a slain activist.

House officials did not immediately release a statement on the incident. The moment passed without formal recognition, leaving the chamber divided in its response to the day’s events.

Outside of Congress, tributes for Kirk continued to pour in from conservative leaders, students, and colleagues who worked alongside him.

At the same time, law enforcement in Utah said its investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with federal and local agencies cooperating in the search for the gunman.

Kirk’s assassination has sent shockwaves across political circles and prompted calls for accountability.

The scene on the House floor reflected the national debate that has intensified in the hours since his death, with lawmakers split not only on political issues but on how to honor one of the most prominent conservative activists of his generation.

Before Charlie Kirk Was Murdered, He Torched the Media, CNN’s Van Jones’ Zarutska Murder Coverage
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Before Charlie Kirk Was Murdered, He Torched the Media, CNN’s Van Jones’ Zarutska Murder Coverage

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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk criticized corporate media outlets Tuesday for their handling of the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, arguing that the selective coverage of violent crime has exposed contradictions in the prevailing racial narrative.

During an appearance on Fox News’ The Will Cain Show, Kirk said the stabbing death of Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, initially received little coverage from major networks until public backlash forced a response.

He said this pattern revealed how race-centered reporting has distorted public perception of crime.

“We’re the least racist country ever to exist in the history of the world,” Kirk said.

“In fact, if you want to actually talk about race-focused activity, why is it that you then ignore all the race-focused activity of black on white crime? Will, I want to live in a race-neutral country. I don’t like talking about race all the time, but when I see it, and I see the left ignore it, and we try to make them live up to their own standard of rules that they force fed us during the chaos of 2020, it really goes to show the destruction that this can lead to the entire nation.”

Kirk accused left-leaning media outlets of emphasizing narratives of white-on-black violence while minimizing or ignoring black-on-white crimes.

“The media doesn’t care about this, and we should start asking why,” Kirk said.

“It doesn’t fit a narrative. This is my most charitable reading. The narrative that they have pushed forward in the last 10 years is that there is a relentless assault against black people on behalf of white people, and the data does not show that.”

Kirk went on to say that the post-2020 emphasis on systemic racism has reshaped public institutions and corporate practices without aligning with statistical realities.

“White individuals are actually more likely to be attacked, especially even per capita, by black individuals in this country,” Kirk said.

“The narrative that they have tried to force feed this nation post 2020 is that we are a systemically racist country to our core. We started to say the word racist more. We started to redesign our corporations. We started to teach things in our classrooms that were from the 1619 project, and all of this has now been met with an appropriate backlash where people said we’re actually not nearly as racist as you say we are.”

Kirk added that the issue is not confined to rhetoric, but affects real-world decisions.

He pointed to policing policies and government payouts as examples of policies influenced by what he described as an unchallenged media-driven narrative.

“The final thing I’ll say is this is more than just a semantic argument. This is more than just whether or not it’s a race thing or not,” Kirk said.

“Bad policing practices, consent decrees, opening up the prisons. As you say, $3.3 million is an outgrowth of a media narrative lie. So it’s not just an innocent media narrative lie. Real policies get put into place when you don’t challenge this nonsense in the public schools.”

The discussion followed the release of footage showing bystanders rushing to assist Zarutska after she was stabbed on a Charlotte train in August. The video circulated widely online, drawing attention to the attack.

Axios published a report on Monday claiming that “MAGA influencers” were exploiting the incident to promote concerns about violent crime.

The piece drew criticism on social media, with opponents accusing the outlet of minimizing the lack of coverage from national outlets.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk also shared multiple posts about the incident on X, highlighting what he described as a double standard in how media outlets cover crimes depending on the race of those involved.

Critics of the muted response compared it to the extensive coverage of Jordan Neely’s death in 2023 after he was restrained by Marine veteran Daniel Penny on a New York subway.

The contrast, they argued, further demonstrated inconsistencies in how violent incidents are presented to the public depending on the narrative being advanced.

Bill Clinton’s Handwritten Letter to Epstein Revealed, Media Focuses on Trump
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Bill Clinton’s Handwritten Letter to Epstein Revealed, Media Focuses on Trump

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The U.S. House Oversight Committee released new documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th “birthday book,” including a letter written by former President Bill Clinton and a disputed message purportedly linked to President Donald Trump.

The materials were provided by Epstein’s estate following a congressional subpoena.

The letter from Clinton, written in his handwriting, offered birthday wishes to Epstein in 2003.

“It’s reassuring isn’t it, to have lasted as long, across all the years of learning and knowing, adventures and [illegible word], and also to have your childlike curiosity, the drive to make a difference and the solace of friends,” Clinton wrote.

Alongside the letter, the committee also released an illustration from the book depicting Epstein in 1983 offering balloons and candy to young girls, contrasted with a 2003 image showing Epstein being massaged by topless women beneath a drawing of his private jet.

The cartoon was captioned, “What a great country!”

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The release came the same day a note allegedly bearing Trump’s signature was publicized.

The message read, “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump has strongly denied writing the note, calling it “fake.”

He filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal earlier this year after it first reported on the contents of the book.

White House aides responded Monday with examples of Trump’s signature, arguing the handwriting in the book did not match.

“The latest piece published by the Wall Street Journal proves this entire ‘Birthday Card’ story is false,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on X.

“As I have said all along, it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it. President Trump’s legal team will continue to aggressively pursue litigation.”

Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich also rejected the report, posting signature comparisons and calling the story defamatory.

Another image from the book shows Epstein and a Mar-a-Lago member holding an oversized check with a handwritten caption implying a woman was being “sold” to Trump for $22,500.

The woman’s name was redacted.

Her attorney told the Wall Street Journal she had no prior knowledge of the note and described it as “a disgusting and deeply disturbing hoax.”

Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who compiled the book for his 2003 birthday, reportedly asked Epstein’s friends and acquaintances to submit messages, drawings, or stories.

Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein’s crimes.

In interviews with federal investigators, she told Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche she could not recall whether Trump had contributed a note.

Democrats on the Oversight Committee seized on the release to criticize Trump.

Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said: “President Trump called the Epstein investigation a hoax and claimed that his birthday note didn’t exist. Now we know that Donald Trump was lying and is doing everything he can to cover up the truth. Enough of the games and lies, release the full files now.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi, who last month turned over 33,000 pages of Epstein-related records from the Department of Justice to the committee, oversaw the initial review.

Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., confirmed that many of the pages contained previously known information, including Customs and Border Protection flight logs documenting Epstein’s private jet travel between 2000 and 2014.

In a letter included in Monday’s release, attorneys for Epstein’s estate wrote that they are not aware of a client list tied to Epstein’s activities.

They stated that the original copy of Epstein’s “Black Book,” a directory of contacts, was likely seized by the FBI in 2019 during searches of Epstein’s residences.

President Trump, in a post last Friday on Truth Social, criticized Democrats for pursuing the investigation.

“The confused and badly failing Democrat Party did nothing about Jeffrey Epstein while he was alive except befriend him, socialize with him, travel to his Island, and take his money! They knew everything there was to know about Epstein, but now, years after his death, they, out of nowhere, are seeming to show such love and heartfelt concern for his victims,” Trump wrote.

The Oversight Committee continues to review unredacted materials provided by the Epstein estate, though it remains unclear how much additional information will be made public in the coming weeks.

Kamala Harris Blasts Biden’s Reelection Bid as Pure “Recklessness” in Memoir
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Kamala Harris Blasts Biden’s Reelection Bid as Pure “Recklessness” in Memoir

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris is taking direct aim at former President Joe Biden’s decision to seek a second term, calling it an act of “recklessness” in her upcoming memoir, as reported by The New York Post.

Excerpts from the book, 107 Days, obtained on Wednesday by The Atlantic, reveal Harris’s sharp criticism of Biden’s choice to remain in the 2024 race despite growing concerns about his age and health.

Washington DC USA – August 15, 2024 – President Biden and Vice President Harris appear together for the first time since Biden stepped down from the election. They were speaking at a health care event

Harris wrote that Biden’s decision should not have been left to “an individual’s ego” or “an individual’s ambition.” She reflected:

“Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness.”

Harris acknowledged that she had doubts but refrained from publicly urging Biden to step aside, saying she feared it would be perceived as self-serving.

“I knew it would come off to him as incredibly self-serving if I advised him not to run. He would see it as naked ambition, perhaps as poisonous disloyalty, even if my only message was: Don’t let the other guy win,” Harris explained.

The former vice president described the environment inside the White House, where aides and allies repeated a refrain that “It’s Joe and Jill’s decision.” Harris said the sentiment became “like a mantra, as if we’d all been hypnotized.”

Despite her reservations, Harris said she chose loyalty during “months of growing panic” about Biden’s condition. “The American people had chosen him before in the same matchup,” she wrote, noting that she allowed for the possibility Biden could prevail again.

Harris also addressed speculation that the administration concealed Biden’s health struggles.

President Joe Biden speaks and Vice President Kamala Harris during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

She pushed back on conspiracy claims, writing, “Here is the truth as I lived it. Joe Biden was a smart guy with long experience and deep conviction, able to discharge the duties of president. On his worst day, he was more deeply knowledgeable, more capable of exercising judgment, and far more compassionate than Donald Trump on his best.”

Still, Harris acknowledged Biden’s limitations at his age. “But at 81, Joe got tired. That’s when his age showed in physical and verbal stumbles,” she wrote, attributing his poor debate performance to exhaustion following overseas trips and a Hollywood fundraiser.

She insisted she would have intervened if she believed Biden was truly incapable of serving. “I don’t believe it was incapacity. If I believed that, I would have said so. As loyal as I am to President Biden, I am more loyal to my country,” Harris concluded.

The memoir 107 Days is set for release later this year, promising more revelations about Harris’s perspective on the 2024 election and her role in the administration.

Soft-on-Crime Judges Could Be Held Liable if GOP Rep Randy Fine’s Bill Passes
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Soft-on-Crime Judges Could Be Held Liable if GOP Rep Randy Fine’s Bill Passes

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Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., announced on Sunday that he will introduce legislation aimed at holding judges accountable when repeat violent offenders they release commit additional crimes.

The move comes in response to the August 22 killing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed while traveling on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line light rail system.

The attack took place at the East/West Boulevard station in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Authorities identified the suspect as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat offender with a history of felony convictions.

“I’m going to introduce legislation to hold judges accountable when violent repeat offenders they release commit new crimes,” Fine said.

“It’s easy to release criminals when you’re protected by an armed bailiff at all times. The rest of us aren’t so lucky.”

He added, “Those 12+ judges that released Decarlos Brown Jr. should have their day in court too.”

Brown has a lengthy criminal record.

According to the New York Post, he has been convicted of felony larceny, communicating threats, and robbery with a dangerous weapon, for which he served a five-year sentence.

Local station WBTV reported that Charlotte police had arrested Brown on multiple occasions, including a January arrest for misusing 911.

Court records from that arrest indicate Brown told officers that he believed “man-made material” had been placed inside his body to control his actions, including eating, walking, and talking.

Following the rail station stabbing, Brown was taken into custody and charged with murder.

The case has raised concerns about judicial leniency toward repeat offenders.

Fine’s proposal would focus on creating accountability measures for judges who approve the release of individuals with violent criminal histories and who then commit further crimes.

President Donald Trump also addressed the killing, offering condolences to the victim’s family and criticizing the conditions that allowed Brown to be free at the time of the attack.

“I just give my love and hope to the family of the young woman who was stabbed … in Charlotte by a madman — a lunatic,” Trump said.

Describing the attack, he noted, “He just got up and started — it’s right on the tape. [It’s] not really watchable, because it’s so horrible, but just viciously stabbed. She’s just sitting there.”

Trump added, “So they’re evil people. We have to be able to handle that. If we don’t handle that we don’t have a country.”

The murder has drawn criticism of the broader criminal justice system, particularly in Charlotte, where residents and officials have previously expressed concern over repeat offenders being released back into the community.

Fine’s upcoming legislation is expected to generate debate over the role of judicial discretion in such cases and whether lawmakers should impose additional checks on judges who release individuals with violent records.

The killing of Zarutska, a young refugee seeking safety in the United States, and the criminal history of the accused, showcase the ongoing discussion over public safety and judicial accountability.

Lawmakers are preparing to examine Fine’s proposal in the coming weeks as the case continues to unfold in North Carolina courts.

Greta Thunberg’s Lead Gaza Aid Boat Erupts in Flames After Alleged Drone Strike
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Greta Thunberg’s Lead Gaza Aid Boat Erupts in Flames After Alleged Drone Strike

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A boat carrying members of an activist flotilla led by Greta Thunberg was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters on Monday, according to organizers.

The vessel, known as the “Family Boat,” was flying under a Portuguese flag at the time of the incident.

The Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee reported that the strike ignited the main deck and below-deck storage area, causing visible fire damage.

The group stated that the boat was inside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said when the attack occurred.

The Israel Times reported that Thunberg and other committee members were aboard when the strike took place.

According to the organizers, all six passengers and crew members survived the incident without injury.

Tunisian authorities confirmed that no casualties occurred.

Footage released by the group showed individuals rushing across the deck immediately after a flash of light struck the vessel.

In the video, voices could be heard shouting, “The boat is on fire!,” as flames spread across the bow.

The 22-year-old activist was among participants in what organizers described as the “largest solidarity mission” to Gaza.

A total of 20 boats departed Barcelona on Aug. 31 with the goal of reaching the Gaza Strip to deliver aid.

Thunberg had joined the mission before Israel warned that she and other activists faced arrest and detention if they attempted to breach the blockade.

Israel Hayom reported that Israeli authorities had already prepared plans to intercept the flotilla.

The report said activists would face detention under strict “terrorist-level” conditions if they were taken into custody.

Prior to her departure, Thunberg said her involvement was part of what she called “a global uprising of people standing up” against what she described as “atrocities” in Gaza.

The flotilla’s Steering Committee emphasized that they intended to continue their mission despite the incident.

“Acts of aggression aimed at intimidating and derailing our mission will not deter us.

Our peaceful mission to break the siege on Gaza and stand in solidarity with its people continues with determination and resolve,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement released after the drone strike.

The organization did not provide further details on who may have been responsible for the strike.

It said the incident remains under investigation, and that additional updates would be shared when available.

The flotilla’s route from Barcelona to Gaza was already subject to heightened scrutiny by regional authorities.

This latest development added to tensions surrounding the group’s efforts, with video evidence of the attack circulating widely on social media.

At present, the Family Boat remains in Tunisian waters following the strike.

Organizers have not said whether repairs will be undertaken to allow the vessel to continue toward Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla reaffirmed its intent to move forward with the remaining boats in the mission.

The reported strike marks the most serious incident to affect the convoy since its departure.

Lawmakers and regional authorities are closely monitoring developments as questions remain about the origin of the drone and the broader implications for the flotilla’s mission.

Heckler Calls Don Lemon “Full of Sh*t” During Street Filming
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Heckler Calls Don Lemon “Full of Sh*t” During Street Filming

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Former CNN host Don Lemon was confronted by a heckler in Manhattan during the filming of his podcast, leading to a profanity-filled exchange that was caught on video, as reported by The New York Post.

The clash occurred on a New York City street while Lemon, 59, attempted to conduct a man-on-the-street interview.

The encounter began when Lemon approached a man and asked where he was from. The stranger quickly interrupted him. “You’re a f**king moron, dude,” the man said.

“Thank you. So are you,” Lemon replied, smiling before trying to continue the conversation.

The man accused CNN and MSNBC of being “full of sh*t,” alleging that the networks misrepresented coverage of Gaza and other international conflicts. Lemon countered by saying the outlets were reporting on rulings from international courts, but the man was unmoved.

“They would never say it’s genocide. They were protecting Israel,” he said.

Lemon attempted to argue that the man contradicted himself by claiming not to watch him while referencing his past segments. “You must watch me. So you’re not making any sense,” Lemon told him.

The man compared it to recognizing actor George Clooney without seeing his movies, before adding, “And I’ve seen you spouting nonsense.”

As the argument escalated, Lemon asked why the man would approach him with an insult. “Because it just comes out, man. Because you’re big and think you’re something,” the man responded.

Lemon then suggested that the man’s behavior reflected poor self-respect.

“I would never in a million years walk up to anybody, whether I knew them or not, and call them a f**king moron,” Lemon said. “Not unless I had terrible self-respect and I wanted to lash out because I felt bad about myself.”

The heckler stood his ground. “I called you a f**king moron. I don’t need to defend that, cuz it’s accurate,” he said.

The exchange devolved into back-and-forth accusations, with Lemon insisting the man had repeated the insult multiple times and the heckler accusing Lemon of insulting him in return.

The interaction ended only after the man walked away, telling Lemon to “go find a library.” Lemon shot back, “You go find a library. There’s a bookstore right there.”

Afterward, Lemon admitted on camera that the argument was “beneath” him but also said he found it “fun.”

The man in the video has not been identified. The New York Post reported that Lemon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Lemon was fired by CNN in April 2023 after controversies that included on-air remarks about women being “past their prime” and disputes with colleagues.

Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns After Uproar Over African Migration Plan
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Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns After Uproar Over African Migration Plan

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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will step down following months of internal party pressure and public uproar over his government’s controversial “African Hometown” program.

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The decision comes as his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces falling poll numbers and rising criticism from both political opponents and the Japanese public.

Ishiba, 68, took office in October and has faced calls to resign for more than a month.

He argued that stepping down would create a political vacuum during a time when Japan is grappling with significant domestic and international challenges.

However, with the LDP scheduled to meet Monday to decide whether to hold an early leadership election, Ishiba’s announcement preempted what was widely viewed as a looming no-confidence vote.

The resignation follows mounting controversy surrounding the African Hometown program, which was promoted under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The initiative designated four Japanese cities—Kisarazu, Sanjo, Nagai, and Imabari—to partner with cities in Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania.

The program quickly sparked outrage after the Nigerian government announced that Japan would create “a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want to move to Kisarazu to live and work.”

Nigerian officials also said that “artisans and other blue-collar workers from Nigeria who are ready to upskill will also benefit from the special dispensation visa to work in Japan.”

The announcement set off a wave of anger among Japanese citizens, particularly in Kisarazu, where residents discovered that Google Maps had briefly labeled the city office as the “Nigerian city office.”

News of the Nigerian statement spread rapidly, leading residents in Sanjo, Nagai, and Imabari to flood their municipal offices with inquiries about the implications of the program.

Critics accused Ishiba’s administration of using the African Hometown program as a backdoor to introduce large-scale migration, a move many said contradicted longstanding government policies designed to limit immigration.

The controversy added fuel to Japan’s growing anti-immigration sentiment, which has been reflected in recent political gains by the right-wing Sanseito party.

The party campaigned on a “Japanese First” message and won significant victories in parliamentary elections earlier this year.

Japan has one of the fastest-shrinking populations in the world, with birth rates far below replacement levels.

The government has identified population decline as one of the most pressing crises facing the country, with projections showing significant impacts on the workforce and overall economic stability in the coming decades.

While some policymakers have argued that immigration is necessary to offset labor shortages, many in Japan remain opposed to policies that would significantly increase the number of foreign residents.

Ishiba’s resignation signals the end of a brief tenure that began less than a year ago.

His successor will inherit the dual challenges of managing Japan’s demographic decline while navigating public resistance to migration programs.

The LDP leadership election will determine the direction of the party and government as Japan faces growing domestic pressures and international scrutiny.

The controversy over the African Hometown program is expected to remain a central issue in the leadership race, as candidates seek to distance themselves from Ishiba’s policies and respond to voter demands for stricter immigration controls.

DHS Rips New York Times for “Disgusting” Sob Story on Deported Murderer
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DHS Rips New York Times for “Disgusting” Sob Story on Deported Murderer

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized The New York Times this week for publishing a story it described as a “sob story” about a deported illegal alien convicted of murder, questioning why the paper ignored the victims of his crimes.

“The New York Times ran a sob story of Orville Etoria, an illegal alien from Jamaica and a convicted MURDERER,” DHS said in its news release.

“In addition to murder, this serial criminal’s rap sheet includes criminal possession of a weapon, armed robbery, and forcible theft with a deadly weapon.”

Etoria’s immigration case stretches back more than a decade. “Following his criminal convictions, Etoria’s green card was revoked,” the DHS release stated.

“Etoria was issued a final order of removal by an immigration judge in 2009. Sixteen years later, this dangerous individual is finally off our streets and out of the country thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem. On July 17, he was deported.”

A DHS spokesperson asked, “Why does the New York Times continue to peddle sob stories of criminal illegal aliens? When will they finally shed light on their victims?” The agency added, “Every single day President Trump and Secretary Noem fight for justice for American victims of illegal alien crime and nearly every single day the media ignores these victims and their families.”

The New York Times article in question, published Tuesday and co-authored by reporters in Washington and South Africa, attempted to frame Etoria as someone who had rehabilitated after decades in prison.

The piece noted that he earned academic degrees while incarcerated and found work at a shelter after being granted parole in 2021.

However, the article acknowledged that Etoria had been convicted of murder for fatally shooting a man in the head in Brooklyn in 1996 and had a long history of violence and criminal activity.

Court records detailed in the article indicated Etoria struggled with drug abuse, mental illness, hallucinations, and paranoia, and that he had previously been arrested in 1981 on charges of attempted murder, robbery, and kidnapping.

He pleaded guilty in that case and served three years in prison.

The Times story reported that in the 1996 murder case, Etoria entered a leather goods shop and shot the victim three times in the head.

Prosecutors said the motive was never determined and that there was no indication the crime was gang-related.

Etoria claimed he had no memory of the attack because of drug use and hallucinations at the time.

Despite the severity of his criminal record, the article emphasized Etoria’s treatment following deportation to Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland.

It highlighted complaints that he was not given an attorney and quoted a relative describing his deportation as “inhumane.”

DHS officials contrasted that narrative with the absence of commentary from the victims’ families.

They noted that Etoria’s violent history had left lasting harm on Americans and that his deportation closed a long-running case that should have been resolved years earlier.

According to DHS, the decision to deport Etoria fulfills a commitment to enforce immigration laws against individuals convicted of serious crimes.

Officials said the department will continue to prioritize removals of those who pose a threat to public safety.

The deportation of Orville Etoria underscores the administration’s policy of targeting convicted criminals for removal.

DHS said its focus remains on ensuring that American communities are protected from individuals with extensive records of violence.”

Jasmine Crockett: Not All Criminals Are Criminals
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Jasmine Crockett: Not All Criminals Are Criminals

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) said this week that poverty can drive people to commit certain crimes and suggested that not all offenses should result in prosecution if they involve basic survival needs.

Speaking on the Grounded podcast, Crockett, who previously worked as a public defender, drew a connection between economic hardship and criminal activity.

“There is a direct link between poverty and susceptibility to having to engage in certain things,” she said.

While acknowledging that not everyone in poverty resorts to crime, Crockett argued that financial circumstances often push individuals toward unlawful behavior.

“There are crimes that are committed, not because people are criminals, but because they literally are trying to survive,” she stated.

Crockett cited comments made by Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot, who in the past indicated his office would not prosecute theft cases involving small amounts of essential goods such as food or diapers.

Crockett said Creuzot “probably shouldn’t have said it out loud,” but agreed with the underlying policy, adding that “there is no good point in doing it because a decent defense attorney would have a defense.”

Watch the cued-up clip here.

Her remarks add to a growing record of controversial statements on crime and politics.

On the same day the podcast episode was released, Crockett appeared on MSNBC and accused President Donald Trump of “unlawfully going into various minority controlled cities” with the National Guard.

The Texas congresswoman has also attracted attention for previous comments about political violence and Republican policies.

In July, she told The Atlantic that her large social media following made her the strongest choice to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.

The position ultimately went to Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA).

That same month, Crockett said in an interview that “all violence” in American politics comes from Trump supporters, despite multiple recent high-profile attacks linked to left-wing actors.

Earlier this year, Crockett clashed with Republicans in a committee hearing over legislation related to women’s sports.

During the exchange, she accused GOP lawmakers of pushing “demonic” policies in their efforts to keep men out of women’s athletics.

Crockett, first elected to Congress in 2022, has been promoted by several Democratic activists since her arrival in Washington.

In May, then-DNC vice chair David Hogg praised her publicly, saying she represented “the type of leader we’re looking to support.”

Her recent comments on poverty and crime add to an ongoing debate over prosecutorial discretion and how law enforcement should respond to thefts involving basic necessities.

Supporters of policies like those cited by Crockett argue that such measures prioritize limited resources and address root causes of crime.

Critics maintain that they risk excusing unlawful behavior and undermining enforcement of the law.


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