1. Democrats Are in a “Civil War” Over Abolishing ICE
There is an internal Democratic debate on whether to openly support abolishing ICE or downplay it.
Democratic officials are hostile toward ICE agents, including statements telling ICE to “get out” of cities.

2. ICE Arrests Highlighted
Lists several individuals allegedly arrested in Minnesota, described as:

Illegal immigrants
Convicted or accused of violent crimes, including sexual offenses and domestic assault
These individuals were freely moving in public before being detained by ICE.

3. Assertion That Democrats Are Protecting Criminal Illegal Immigrants
Senator Schumer and other Democrats are accused of defending criminals by opposing ICE operations.
Local Minnesota authorities have refused cooperation with ICE, releasing individuals instead of transferring them to federal custody.

4. Portrayal of ICE Critics as Misrepresenting Agents
Democrats and progressive activists are deliberately “demonizing” ICE, calling agents “Gestapo” or oppressors.
Activists are actually protecting dangerous criminals.

5. Incidents Involving Protests in Churches
Protesters have entered churches targeting individuals believed to have ICE ties.
Some Minnesota officials are portrayed as defending protesters and blaming ICE for tensions.

6. Media Criticism
Mainstream media (CNN, CBS, etc.) distort ICE arrest statistics and narrative.
Example included: disputed ICE statistic of “70% violent offenders” challenged by a news anchor and defended by DHS Secretary.

7. Allegations of Massive Fraud in Minnesota
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is cited claiming:

Over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens arrested in Minneapolis.
A $19 billion fraud probe is underway in the state (no details provided).
Fraud is linked to cases like Feeding Our Future, involving federal child‑nutrition programs.

8. DOJ Investigating Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor
DOJ is probing whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement.
Officials describe the investigation as intimidation; commentary rejects that and calls it necessary oversight.

9. Depiction of Democrats as Opposing Law Enforcement

Defunding law enforcement
Protecting criminal offenders
Undermining federal authorities
Trump administration leadership is restoring law and order.

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1. Democrats Are in a &ldquo;Civil War&rdquo; Over Abolishing ICE
<ul>
<li>There is an internal Democratic debate on whether to openly support abolishing ICE or downplay it.</li>
<li>Democratic officials are hostile toward ICE agents, including statements telling ICE to &ldquo;get out&rdquo; of cities.</li>
</ul>
2. ICE Arrests Highlighted
<ul>
<li>Lists several individuals allegedly arrested in Minnesota, described as:
<ul>
<li>Illegal immigrants</li>
<li>Convicted or accused of violent crimes, including sexual offenses and domestic assault</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>These individuals were freely moving in public before being detained by ICE.</li>
</ul>
3. Assertion That Democrats Are Protecting Criminal Illegal Immigrants
<ul>
<li>Senator Schumer and other Democrats are accused of defending criminals by opposing ICE operations.</li>
<li>Local Minnesota authorities have refused cooperation with ICE, releasing individuals instead of transferring them to federal custody.</li>
</ul>
4. Portrayal of ICE Critics as Misrepresenting Agents
<ul>
<li>Democrats and progressive activists are deliberately &ldquo;demonizing&rdquo; ICE, calling agents &ldquo;Gestapo&rdquo; or oppressors.</li>
<li>Activists are actually protecting dangerous criminals.</li>
</ul>
5. Incidents Involving Protests in Churches
<ul>
<li>Protesters have entered churches targeting individuals believed to have ICE ties.</li>
<li>Some Minnesota officials are portrayed as defending protesters and blaming ICE for tensions.</li>
</ul>
6. Media Criticism
<ul>
<li>Mainstream media (CNN, CBS, etc.) distort ICE arrest statistics and narrative.</li>
<li>Example included: disputed ICE statistic of &ldquo;70% violent offenders&rdquo; challenged by a news anchor and defended by DHS Secretary.</li>
</ul>
7. Allegations of Massive Fraud in Minnesota
<ul>
<li>DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is cited claiming:
<ul>
<li>Over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens arrested in Minneapolis.</li>
<li>A $19 billion fraud probe is underway in the state (no details provided).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fraud is linked to cases like Feeding Our Future, involving federal child‑nutrition programs.</li>
</ul>
8. DOJ Investigating Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor
<ul>
<li>DOJ is probing whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement.</li>
<li>Officials describe the investigation as intimidation; commentary rejects that and calls it necessary oversight.</li>
</ul>
9. Depiction of Democrats as Opposing Law Enforcement
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Defunding law enforcement</li>
<li>Protecting criminal offenders</li>
<li>Undermining federal authorities</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump administration leadership is restoring law and order.</li>
</ul>
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10,000 Arrests & Zero Headlines as Liberals push to Protect Criminals

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