The White House Cabinet members discussed the planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in six major cities, expressing differing views on public perception, law enforcement, and national security. Concerns were raised about the potential negative reactions from the public and the impact on communities, while others emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws for the safety of American citizens.
Signal Conversation: “White House Cabinet Discusses Immigration Raids and ICE Targets”
Vance (10:30 am ET): Just going over the ICE raid schedule. We’ve got targets across six major cities - a few big players, but mostly low-level workers.
Rubio (10:34 am ET): Has anyone considered the public reaction? They may not understand why we’re taking such aggressive action against illegal workers.
Hegseth (10:38 am ET): 💪 The public will get it. We’re cleaning up the streets, enforcing the law. It’s the American way.
Gabbard (10:40 am ET): Not everyone views it that way, Pete. I’ve heard from constituents who are worried about their neighbors and friends being taken away.
Waltz (10:45 am ET): We’re just following directives, Tulsi. This is a matter of national security, not a popularity contest.
Miller (10:50 am ET): Exactly, we are doing this for the safety of our citizens. We can’t let people who aren’t adhering to the law roam free.
Vance (11:02 am ET): But what are we doing about the root cause? How are we addressing the reasons why people are crossing the border illegally in the first place?
Bessent (11:12 am ET): That’s a whole other can of worms, JD. We could spend days discussing socio-economic factors and policy reform.
Ratcliffe (11:17 am ET): Not to go off-topic, but speaking of cans, do you guys remember that scene in the Godfather where Michael Corleone hides a gun in the bathroom? Classic cinema 🎬
Wiles (11:20 am ET): John, this isn’t the time.
Rubio (11:22 am ET): Let’s focus, guys. We’re dealing with real lives here. I don’t want to debate movies, I want to make sure we’re making the correct decisions.
Gabbard (11:27 am ET): Well said, Marco. Can we consider alternatives?
Witkoff (11:32 am ET): Like what? Look, I’m all for treating people with decency, but at the end of the day, they’re here illegally.
Kent (11:40 am ET): How about an outreach program? Something to help these people become legal?
Vance (11:45 am ET): Now there’s an idea worth exploring. I suggest we take this up in our next meeting.
Hegseth (11:51 am ET): Alright, we’ll table it for now. But let’s remember, we’re fighting for our country here. 🇺🇸🔥
Miller (11:55 am ET): No one’s forgetting that, Pete. Let’s just make sure we’re doing it the right way.