DHS Called It False. Then It Was Confirmed.
Summary
Daily Wire immigration reporter Jenny Taylor discusses her exclusive report that ICE officers were verbally ordered to stop arresting non-criminal illegal immigrants. She details the chaotic weekend timeline, the Department of Homeland Security’s initial denial, and subsequent confirmation by other outlets that the directive was a miscommunication. The conversation explores the political fallout, including Vice President JD Vance’s response and speculation that the order was an attempt to tamp down enforcement ahead of the midterms. Taylor also reflects on the pressures of breaking such a s…
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Run Hide Fight, Calcy, and Jerry Insurance
Introduction of guest Jenny Tear and her DOW Prize nomination
The scoop: ICE officers told to stop arresting non-criminals
Behind the scenes: Breaking the story on a Saturday night
DHS denial and subsequent confirmation by Fox and CBS
The verbal order and comparison to Biden-era memos
Sources' belief that President Trump was unaware of the order
Aftermath: Quick reversal of the order and VP Vance's response
Critique of the 'limited resources' argument and new funding
Political fallout: Trump's base and Hispanic community reactions
Speculation on motives: Midterms, miscommunication, or sabotage
Journalistic process: Verifying sources and managing risk
Source protection, access, and the importance of accountability
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