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Joy Reid Says She’d Like to Speak to the Manager About Penises in Ladies’ Locker Rooms
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Joy Reid Says She’d Like to Speak to the Manager About Penises in Ladies’ Locker Rooms

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Former MSNBC host Joy Reid said she would “freak out” if she encountered a biological man in a women’s locker room, describing her own discomfort with the situation during an episode of the Reid This Reid That podcast with journalist Jacque Reid.

The discussion centered on a recent incident at a Gold’s Gym involving a black woman and a “transgender woman.”

Jacque Reid recounted how the woman, identified as Tish Hyman, was “kicked out of the gym” after objecting to a biological male entering the women’s locker room. Jacque Reid said Hyman described the individual as a “grown man with a big penis.”

During the conversation, Joy Reid discussed her own habits when she previously worked for MSNBC, now known as MS NOW.

She said she preferred to change in a private room because she did not want to undress in front of others.

“I would always change in, like, a private room because I’m like, I’m not trying to change in front of people like that,” Joy Reid said.

“I don’t need people to see me naked and then see me in the hallway later. But, then, I would come out of my little private dressing room, and there would be women walking around — I’m talking about women — women walking around with their boobies danglin’, swinging in the breeze, and it’s not even like perky boobies, just boobies drooping to their knees. They kicking their boobies down the street, and they want to walk up and have a conversation with you. And, I’m like, ‘Don’t walk up to me with no clothes on and talk to me. I don’t want to talk to you.’”

Reid said she already found those situations “alarming” and made clear that seeing a biological man in the same space would heighten her reaction.

“I’m alarmed enough when I see a woman with her dangling boobies; if I saw a penis in the ladies’ locker room, I would freak out too. This is nothing against trans-anybody,” she said.

She added that she would likely “go to management” and ask why a naked man was in the women’s locker room.

Reid’s comments follow past statements she has made criticizing Republican positions on transgender policies.

She previously accused Republicans of conducting a “nationwide crusade against transgender people,” a position she labeled “dangerous and evil.”

In December 2024, she compared efforts to prevent minors from receiving gender reassignment surgery to actions reminiscent of “Nazi Germany,” according to reporting from Fox News at the time.

Zohran Mamdani Suggests He’ll Disobey U.S. Law: ‘New York is a City Of International Law’
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Zohran Mamdani Suggests He’ll Disobey U.S. Law: ‘New York is a City Of International Law’

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Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated that he intends to direct the New York Police Department to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city while subject to an International Criminal Court warrant.

Mamdani made the comments during a live interview with ABC 7, repeating his claim that New York City should act as a jurisdiction that upholds “international law.”

Mamdani has been public about his position throughout his campaign.

He has said that if elected mayor, he would seek to enforce the ICC warrant against Netanyahu, which stems from the conflict in Gaza.

He has also said he believes he is obligated to do so on the grounds of “international law,” despite the fact that the warrant is not recognized under U.S. law.

“So I’ve said time and again that I believe this is a city of international law. And being a city of international law means looking to uphold international law. And that means upholding the warrants from the International Criminal Court, whether they’re for Benjamin Netanyahu or Vladimir Putin,” Mamdani said when asked whether he would order the NYPD to arrest Netanyahu during the next United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan.

“I think that that’s critically important to showcase our values. And unlike Donald Trump, I’m someone who looks to exist within the confines of the laws that we have. So I will look to exhaust every legal possibility not to create my own laws to do so,” he added.

When asked whether the significance of the United Nations General Assembly would affect his decision, Mamdani said, “Well, I think we are a global city, but I also think what New Yorkers are looking for is consistency in the way in which we talk about our values and follow through on them. And that’s why I think these warrants from the International Criminal Court, they are worth fully exploring every legal possibility to actually follow through on.”

The ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber I issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on November 21, 2024.

The court cited allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

“With regard to the crimes, the [Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber I] found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr. Netanyahu…and Mr. Gallant…bear criminal responsibility for the following crimes as co-perpetrators for committing the acts jointly with others: the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare; and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts,” the ICC stated.

The United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize ICC jurisdiction.

The federal government has a longstanding policy rejecting the ICC’s authority.

President Trump issued an executive order in February 2025 imposing sanctions on the ICC and reaffirming that the court has no jurisdiction over U.S. soil or personnel.

Federal policy bars cooperation with ICC investigations involving U.S. interests or allies, making the warrant unenforceable in the United States without federal authorization.

President Trump warned Mamdani in July about his comments regarding enforcing ICC warrants.

The president told him to “behave or face consequences.”

Legal experts have questioned whether Mamdani’s plan could be carried out.

Professor David Bosco of Indiana University said the proposal “would almost certainly not happen,” calling it a “publicity stunt” and predicting that federal courts would intervene.

“Diplomatic immunity and the conduct of foreign relations are federal matters and the federal government is given wide discretion by the courts to manage foreign policy and international legal relations,” he said.

Mitch Silber, former NYPD director of intelligence analysis and head of the Community Security Initiative, said the NYPD “can’t take illegal acts, even if the mayor wants them to,” adding that an order to arrest Netanyahu on an ICC warrant would be prohibited under federal law and “overturned immediately.”

President Trump has said he will withhold federal funds and deploy federal assets to New York City if Mamdani attempts to enforce the ICC warrant.

The president has also indicated he is open to an in-person meeting with the incoming mayor.

Lawmakers Say GOP Leadership Cut Deal That Let Epstein-Linked Democrat Off the Hook
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Lawmakers Say GOP Leadership Cut Deal That Let Epstein-Linked Democrat Off the Hook

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Members of Congress are alleging that Republican leadership negotiated a deal that resulted in the failed censure vote against Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), who appeared in recently released Jeffrey Epstein documents.

The claims were made by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), both of whom say the agreement was designed to shield Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) during a separate ethics matter.

The censure resolution targeted Plaskett after documents showed Epstein fed her questions during a congressional hearing.

Several Republicans initially expected the measure to pass, given the GOP’s numerical advantage.

Instead, three Republicans voted against the resolution, three voted “present,” and others did not vote, causing the effort to fail.

Burchett released a video addressing the outcome.

He said, “Late vote series to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett. She’s the one that received a sizable contribution from Epstein, which apparently is legal. I’m not sure. But she is also the one who was texting with him during a committee hearing, getting instructions on how to better attack Trump, from Epstein sending her the texts.”

Burchett continued, “So she’s on some pretty powerful committees, and that just tells you how corrupt this place is. But the disgusting thing about it was, four Republicans chose not to vote. Three Republicans voted president — present, excuse me, and three Republicans voted no. So it failed. And what they did was, they cut a deal. They cut a deal on another ethics vote on a Republican, and that’s just wrong.”

Burchett said lawmakers should vote independently rather than engage in negotiations linked to unrelated cases.

“Everybody should just stand on their own. If it were truly, we don’t care whose party these sex offenders and all this other stuff are in, we’re going after them, then we start cutting deals. To me, it’s really disgusting. I get disgusted about some things, but this is one that’s really, really bad. You’ve got some people on there who are chairmen of committees and things like that, and that’s the kind of people we put in leadership. It’s bogus, and it stinks, and the first opportunity I get to speak to leadership I will give them a piece of my mind, and I doubt it will go anywhere, but they’re the most sewer-dwelling people, some of these folks, not all of them, but some of them are. It’s just disgusting. It really is.”

According to Burchett and Luna, this is the second time Mills has benefitted from an internal deal.

The first involved a vote to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), which Mills opposed.

Omar made headlines in September after suggesting that the assassination of Charlie Kirk was justified.

Mills voted against censuring her.

Around that same period, reports surfaced regarding Mills’ marriage.

His wedding was officiated by Mohammed Al Hanooti, whom Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) described as an “Al-Qaeda mosque” leader.

Al Hanooti was an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

The revelation triggered questions among Republicans about Mills’ decision to protect Omar during the censure vote.

Mills’ personal conduct has also drawn scrutiny.

In October, an ex-girlfriend filed a restraining order against him, alleging blackmail and threats of violence.

The most recent deal, according to Burchett and Luna, helped Mills avoid a separate ethics action, while allowing Plaskett — who was named in the Epstein documents — to avoid censure and committee removal.

Republican members critical of the decision say party leadership must explain why Mills’ protection took precedence, resulting in both Omar and Plaskett avoiding consequences.

Burchett said the party cannot claim to prioritize accountability while cutting agreements that prevent ethics actions from moving forward.

Former NJ Democrat Mayor Arrested for Alleged Drugging and Sexual Assault of a Minor
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Former NJ Democrat Mayor Arrested for Alleged Drugging and Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Andrew LaBruno, the former Democratic mayor of Dumont and a current Jersey City police sergeant, was arrested Monday and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile he met on social media, according to officials and reporting from NorthJersey.com.

LaBruno, 44, allegedly initiated an online conversation with the minor before arranging to meet in person.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said the victim did not know LaBruno prior to the interaction.

According to an affidavit of probable cause cited by NorthJersey.com, LaBruno arrived at the juvenile’s residence in Englewood while the minor was home alone.

Prosecutors said LaBruno sprayed an “unknown substance” into his hand and held it over the juvenile’s mouth and nose, which caused the victim to become dizzy.

The Prosecutor’s Office stated that LaBruno “sexually assaulted and endangered the juvenile” during the encounter.

Following the investigation, LaBruno was arrested on Nov. 17.

He was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Prosecutors said he was taken to the Bergen County Jail, where he is being held pending a detention hearing.

LaBruno previously served as mayor of Dumont before leaving office.

He is currently employed as a police sergeant in Jersey City.

The Prosecutor’s Office has not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading to his arrest or whether further charges may be considered as the investigation continues.

Epstein Records Set for Unsealing as Democrats Push Last-Minute Conspiracy Claims
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Epstein Records Set for Unsealing as Democrats Push Last-Minute Conspiracy Claims

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Both chambers of Congress have approved legislation to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender and New York financier who died in federal custody.

The House passed the measure 427-1, and the Senate approved it unanimously.

President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he supports full disclosure.

The bill grants Attorney General Pam Bondi authority to redact or withhold information that could endanger national security or interfere with ongoing federal investigations.

The scope of the files and the high-profile individuals associated with Epstein have been central to the debate surrounding the release.

Lawmakers have noted that a process is required to prevent defamation, and that being named in the files does not indicate involvement in criminal activity.

The issue has been a point of political focus since the investigation into Epstein gained renewed attention.

Some Democrats have circulated allegations that federal agents removed Trump’s name from the documents prior to their release.

The claims were made as debate continued over the expected scope of disclosure and the individuals likely to be referenced in the material.

The release of the files is expected to include information involving multiple public figures.

Lawmakers have pointed to previous incidents involving communications connected to Epstein.

Del. Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands exchanged text messages with Epstein in 2019 during a hearing with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.

During that hearing, Epstein sent her suggested questions.

Plaskett had previously supported tax benefits that affected Epstein’s operations in the Virgin Islands.

The order to release the files follows years of congressional interest in records associated with Epstein, whose criminal case involved charges of sex trafficking.

The newly approved legislation sets out the process for handling the documents and outlines the attorney general’s authority regarding redactions and national security concerns.

Colorado Dem Rep Crow Struggles When Confronted Over Telling Military to Ignore Trump
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Colorado Dem Rep Crow Struggles When Confronted Over Telling Military to Ignore Trump

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Fox News’ Martha MacCallum questioned Democratic Colorado Rep. Jason Crow on Wednesday over a video urging military service members to refuse “illegal orders,” pressing him repeatedly to identify any action by President Donald Trump that violated federal law.

Crow appeared on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” after joining five other Democratic lawmakers with prior military or intelligence backgrounds in a video posted by Democratic Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin.

In the video, they told service members to “ignore illegal orders.”

MacCallum asked Crow to provide a specific example of an unlawful directive by the president.

“I did make videos about it as a matter of fact. I pushed back on Joe Biden. I pushed back on Donald Trump. I pushed back on Barack Obama. I pushed back on George W. Bush because I had to fight those wars,” Crow said.

MacCallum responded that the message released by the group lacked clarity.

“But at least that was something specific … No, I think that what this president has said is that he has not taken us to war. That he wants to prevent war. That he wants to extract us from situations where we’re putting… We’ve said from the beginning that we won’t have any boots on the ground,” she said.

Crow argued that Trump believes he can “bomb his way out of” any situation, citing the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and missile strikes on ships carrying drugs in the Caribbean.

MacCallum said the message from the Democratic lawmakers was too vague and could cause uncertainty for active-duty personnel.

“I’m trying to figure out specifically what your issue is,” MacCallum said.

“And so for members, prominent members of the United States Congress to tell young men and women of the military that they should not abide by illegal orders and to leave it so vague and to talk about comments that have been made in the past and what they might lead to, I think could potentially be very confusing for young men and women who have committed to service, which you honorably did and I commend you for the sacrifice that you made.”

Crow said moral clarity was necessary.

“I’m going to respond to that. Military service is tough. It’s really tough. We send our men and women into very difficult, very sometimes untenable situations. I know that. I’ve been in those situations. That’s why moral clarity. That’s why reminding people about what their obligations are,” he said.

MacCallum told Crow that he and others had “grabbed something and twisted it and contorted it,” adding that the message could mislead young service members into believing they were being ordered to act unlawfully.

“Some might say that you have grabbed something and twisted it and contorted it,” MacCallum said.

“You have you know, you’re talking to young members of the American military and you’re not telling them specifically what it is they should see as illegal. So you’re putting ideas into their head that maybe they’re being asked to do something illegal. And what we’re seeing actually is recruitment rising and people wanting to join the military under the president.”

Crow responded by suggesting MacCallum did not believe troops could follow federal law. MacCallum said she has “great respect” for service members.

In the original video, Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly claimed Trump was “pitting” military and intelligence personnel “against American citizens.”

Slotkin, Kelly, and Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio asserted that service members may “refuse illegal orders” to uphold the Constitution.

Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution designates the president as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and head of the executive branch, which oversees agencies including the FBI and CIA.

Slotkin has previously accused the U.S. military of violating constitutional rights.

During a June 18 hearing with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, she asked whether he directed soldiers to use “lethal force” on peaceful protesters.

Hegseth denied the claim and said she should be cautious about believing information without verification.

Kelly told NBC News that personnel might face “legal jeopardy” if maritime strikes in the Caribbean were later deemed unlawful.

Hegseth wrote on X that the lawmakers involved had “Stage 4 [Trump Derangement Syndrome].”

ICE Arrests Nearly 3,600 Criminal Illegal Aliens in One City During Shutdown
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ICE Arrests Nearly 3,600 Criminal Illegal Aliens in One City During Shutdown

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Federal immigration authorities have carried out a series of large-scale enforcement actions across several states in recent weeks, with officials reporting thousands of arrests tied to a nationwide focus on criminal illegal aliens, trafficking networks, and cartel-linked activity.

The operations follow President Donald Trump’s directives prioritizing offenders connected to narco-terrorism, child exploitation, and organized criminal networks.

In Houston, Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported nearly 3,600 arrests in a single coordinated operation.

According to ICE, the group included 51 individuals with child-sex offenses and 67 convicted sex offenders.

Officials tied the action to the administration’s renewed emphasis on targeting cartel supply chains and human trafficking infrastructure.

Authorities cited Houston’s longstanding role as a major distribution hub for both drugs and human trafficking.

The operation in Houston followed actions conducted the previous week in multiple regions.

Those actions included welfare-fraud raids that authorities said recovered more than 24,400 missing migrant children from trafficking and exploitation networks across several states.

Federal officials characterized those raids as part of the same broader enforcement campaign.

Other states reported coordinated activity as well.

In Florida, the Highway Patrol’s “Operation Criminal Return” resulted in the arrest of 230 criminal aliens.

State officials said the individuals included multiple child predators and sex offenders who were subsequently transferred to ICE for deportation.

Florida authorities reported more than 6,200 illegal aliens arrested statewide in recent weeks and turned over to federal officers.

Federal agents also conducted a concentrated effort in Charlotte, North Carolina, where 130 illegal migrants were arrested over a single weekend.

According to officials, many of those taken into custody had prior criminal histories involving assaults, DUIs, larcenies, and hit-and-runs.

CBP Charlotte Area Port Director Gregory Bovino said, “We do expect that number to go up a lot,” noting that nearly 100 arrests occurred within hours of the operation’s launch.

Officials said the rapid pace of enforcement created a visible deterrent effect in surrounding neighborhoods.

Border Czar Tom Homan responded to criticism from Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina following the arrests in her district.

Adams had raised concerns after agents removed individuals described by authorities as convicted child rapists and murderers.

“She can dislike it all she wants… You’d think she’d be hand-in-hand with us, thanking President Trump for focusing on the worst of the worst — child rapists and murderers,” Homan said.

He added that Adams “needs to understand we’re enforcing the law. I mean, what other federal agency does she think should NOT enforce laws? We’re taking public safety threats out of her community every day, which makes her community safer. We’d like her to be a partner, but she doesn’t want it.”

Federal officials described the recent actions as part of a coordinated national strategy involving partnerships between federal agencies and state law enforcement in jurisdictions seeking additional support.

Authorities said the effort specifically targets individuals connected to trafficking, cartel activity, and prior criminal convictions.

Operations in Houston, Florida, and Charlotte mark the latest steps in what officials described as a continuing initiative.

Federal authorities reported that additional actions are expected as agencies pursue cases linked to broader trafficking and criminal networks identified in recent investigations.

‘Obamacare is a 100% Democrat Policy. It’s Always Been’: Kevin Hassett
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‘Obamacare is a 100% Democrat Policy. It’s Always Been’: Kevin Hassett

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Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said recent wage gains are not enough to offset what he described as the financial damage caused by the policies of Joe Biden. In a recent discussion, Hassett outlined how real wages have changed this year and criticized Democratic approaches to health care and consumer costs.

Hassett said purchasing power has increased but still falls short of the losses families experienced.

“Purchasing power has gone up that so real wages that’s w divided by P, for our technical people of the audience, have gone up by about $1,200 this year,” he said.

He described the gain as only partial progress after earlier losses.

“So the way to think about it is that we’ve dug a $3,000 hole because of Biden policies, and we’ve, you know, gained $1,200 on the way out already, which should give you a great deal of hope for the future, that the wage increases that we’re seeing will continue, and even if inflation stays positive, make it so that people feel way better when they go to the grocery store and to buy a car.”

Hassett pointed to consumer costs and said the administration has taken steps to bring expenses down in specific areas.

“You know, we’ve reduced the cost of buying a car with the deductibility of interest,” he said.

He added that multiple policy actions are in motion.

“I mean, there’s a million things that we’re doing to fix this problem, but it’s just kind of astonishing to be the cost problem is somehow being blamed on us.”

He then shifted to the Affordable Care Act, arguing that its design and later changes under Democratic leadership pushed prices higher.

“Now think about it, especially with the Obamacare thing. So Obamacare is 100% democratic policy. It’s always been 100% democratic policy,” Hassett said.

He criticized the expansion of subsidies during COVID-19.

“What they did is they expanded the subsidies during covid and then all those subsidies basically went right into the pockets of insurance companies, and Obamacare insurance policies have doubled in price relative to normal policies, and so the fastest inflation in the economy is these big government subsidies thrown at Obamacare insurance.”

Hassett compared the pattern to other federally backed programs.

“Think about it’s kind of like if you give lots of student loans, then the tuition goes up. It’s that effect,” he said.

He argued that Democrats are now directing blame at the Trump administration instead of addressing the underlying issues.

“And so now they’re blaming President Trump for Obamacare as well. They should have fixed Obamacare in the first place,” he said.

Hassett said former President Donald Trump had advanced a plan that would have changed how subsidies were distributed.

“President Trump had a plan in the big, beautiful bill to give people some subsidies, but the Democrats didn’t like it, because the subsidies weren’t going to their campaign contributors, the insurance companies,” he said.

The comments reflect ongoing disagreements over health-care policy, consumer costs, and the long-term effects of economic decisions made under each administration.

Chuck Schumer Malfunctions When Pressed on Biden Hiding the Epstein Files for Years
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Chuck Schumer Malfunctions When Pressed on Biden Hiding the Epstein Files for Years

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was pressed this week on why Joe Biden never released the Epstein files during his four years in office.

The exchange occurred after a reporter asked Schumer directly, “Why wouldn’t [the Epstein files] have been released the past four years when President Biden was in office?”

Schumer responded, “Well, that’s the question every American is asking — not every American but so many Americans are asking…what the hell is he hiding?”

He then added, “Why doesn’t he want them released? When you don’t want something like this released when a whole lot of Republicans are calling for the release — his own party members… people ask the question, ‘What’s he hiding?!’”

President Trump addressed the matter on Sunday evening, stating that congressional Republicans should vote to release all of the Epstein files.

Trump has previously directed the Department of Justice to release transcripts related to Epstein trafficking cases.

Trump issued a detailed statement on the matter, saying:

“As I said on Friday night aboard Air Force One to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat “Shutdown.”

The Department of Justice has already turned over tens of thousands of pages to the Public on “Epstein,” are looking at various Democrat operatives (Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, Larry Summers, etc.) and their relationship to Epstein, and the House Oversight Committee can have whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!

All I do care about is that Republicans get BACK ON POINT, which is the Economy, “Affordability” (where we are winning BIG!), our Victory on reducing Inflation from the highest level in History to practically nothing, bringing down prices for the American People, delivering Historic Tax Cuts, gaining Trillions of Dollars of Investment into America (A RECORD!), the rebuilding of our Military, securing our Border, deporting Criminal Illegal Aliens, ending Men in Women’s Sports, stopping Transgender for Everyone, and so much more!

Nobody cared about Jeffrey Epstein when he was alive and, if the Democrats had anything, they would have released it before our Landslide Election Victory.

Some “members” of the Republican Party are being “used,” and we can’t let that happen. Let’s start talking about the Republican Party’s Record Setting Achievements, and not fall into the Epstein “TRAP,” which is actually a curse on the Democrats, not us. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

 

Florida Illegal Alien Deportations Hit 6,200 After Joint Sex Predator Operation
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Florida Illegal Alien Deportations Hit 6,200 After Joint Sex Predator Operation

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Florida officials announced that state and federal law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 6,200 illegal aliens this year, all of whom have been transferred to the Trump administration for removal.

The latest enforcement action, known as “Operation Criminal Return,” resulted in 230 arrests and focused on individuals identified as repeat violent offenders, child predators, and others with criminal histories.

Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed the results of the operation during a public announcement, describing the effort as a coordinated initiative involving the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He said the operation reflected the level of enforcement Florida voters expect from state leadership.

“I’m pleased to announce the successful completion of Operation Criminal Return,” DeSantis said.

“This is a joint operation between ICE as well as the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. We nabbed 230 criminal illegal aliens off the street. Some of these guys had committed offenses against children, sexual predators.”

DeSantis contrasted the latest arrests with previous federal immigration policies.

“These were people that under the Biden administration, they were allowed to just roam with no threat of serious deportation. The times have changed,” he said.

Florida officials have said frequently in recent months that cooperation with the Trump administration has expanded since January, noting differences between current federal enforcement activity and the previous administration’s approach.

DeSantis said the renewed federal partnership has helped accelerate the state’s efforts.

“We have tremendous momentum in the state of Florida because of our leadership on being the number one state to support the Trump administration’s policies — to take illegal aliens who are in our country, remove them, and send them back to their home country,” DeSantis said.

In addition to the arrests made through Operation Criminal Return, Florida Highway Patrol units have been conducting separate operations targeting human smuggling, trafficking activity, and repeat border crossers.

These actions, combined with the joint operations with federal authorities, contributed to the total of 6,200 arrests reported by the state.

DeSantis said Florida’s approach is intended to demonstrate that state-level enforcement can work in tandem with federal immigration authorities.

“The state of Florida is leading. We’re showing what can be done when you work collaboratively with the federal government on an issue that’s very, very important to so many people — not just here in Florida, but throughout the United States,” he said.

Recent data reviewed by state officials show that ICE arrests in Florida have increased significantly this year.

The data indicate arrests of individuals without criminal charges or convictions rose more than 450 percent compared to the same period last year, a trend state officials attribute to the expanded partnership between Florida agencies and the Trump administration.

Florida continues to report increases in immigration enforcement activity across multiple jurisdictions, positioning the state as one of the most active in the country in identifying and transferring illegal aliens to federal custody.


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