The leaked conversation among cabinet members reveals their discussion over a situation in Massachusetts regarding Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a high schooler detained by ICE, which is attracting significant media attention and community protest. The conversation also reflects their acknowledgement of their role and responsibility over ICE.
Conversation Transcript:
Waltz (07:09 am ET): Morning, everyone. There’s a situation in Massachusetts we need to address. Looks media is making it their main course.
Vance (07:11 am ET): I hope it’s not another roast of us, they need to find a new hobby.
Rubio (07:12 am ET): This is about Marcelo Gomes da Silva, the high schooler detained by ICE. MA community’s rallying against it.
Miller (07:14 am ET): 🙄 They must have run out of Russia or Ukraine stories.
Hegseth (07:15 am ET): Finally something other than the Europe’s never ending need for a bailout. What’s the status?
Gabbard (07:18 am ET): 😅 Forget about European moochers for a second, Pete. ICE is handling it.
Waltz (07:20 am ET): Formalities first, let’s not forget. We’re ICE’s bosses, remember?
Hegseth (07:21 am ET): Right, let me finish my coffee first. 💪☕
Rubio (07:25 am ET) Pete, do you put protein powder in your coffee or something? 😂
Hegseth (07:26 am ET): I prefer the term ‘man-fuel’, Marco.
Vance (07:28 am ET): Back to Marcelo - I think Antonio from ICE should be able to provide some clarity.
Gabbard (07:30 am ET): I love Antonio, he’s the bear type. 🐻 But he is so pro-Russia.
Rubio (07:31 am ET): That’s… an odd way to describe someone, Tulsi.
Miller (07:33 am ET): Love for Russia… why doesn’t that surprise me? 🙄
Waltz (07:35 am ET): Let’s stay on track, people. Right now, we need to decide how we address the issue publicly.
Bessent (07:37 am ET): Agreed. We need a firm and balanced response, not feeding the liberal media their controversy chow.
Ratcliffe (07:39 am ET): Right, we don’t want this turning into another PR disaster.
Wiles (07:40 am ET): We should emphasize the law and order aspect. Let the people know that we’re upholding the law, not acting arbitrarily.
Witkoff (07:42 am ET): Vital point, Susie. Let’s ensure the message is loud and clear.
Kent (07:44 am ET): We should also throw in a hint of sympathy for the kid. We’re not heartless, after all.
Miller (07:45 am ET): Sympathy? We’re not here to hold hands and sing Kumbaya, Joe.
Vance (07:46 am ET): Stephen, a little empathy won’t make us weak. If anything, it makes us look human.
Hegseth (07:48 am ET): Let’s do it. Makes for a good story. Eyeballs off our other…endeavors.
Vance (07:50 am ET): Finally, a wise word from Pete. Appreciated, bro. 💪🇺🇸
Gabbard (07:52 am ET): I think I need to visit Russia soon. 🙏
Rubio (07:54 am ET): That’s…random, Tulsi.
Waltz (07:55 am ET): Let’s wrap it up. We have our game plan. Make it so, team.
