First, the Trump administration is not just going after the “worst of the worst.” Not only are they clearly targeting based on skin color, but they are also not affording due process to those arrested.
Second, the notion that LA was saved from burning to the ground and that the place was facing uncontrolled riots is simply a lie.
Unless there was some immediate fact-check of all of this, it is irresponsible of CBS to have her on to spout this nonsense. I honestly do not know what the best answer is, as part of me thinks that we need to see them being so brazen in their lies, but I also know that a lot of people have a really hard time understanding how untruthful she is being.
Even better, she went on the offensive after the interview because she didn’t like them editing out her litany of trumped-up, unproven allegations against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. And yes, by sharing, I help propagate, but it is noteworthy that they are adding new allegations constantly, now to include the solicitation of “nude photos from minors.” All of this is a remarkable hit job to cover up the initial mistake of sending him to CECOT and to justify whatever else they try to do.
This is not law enforcement, not seeking justice. This is abuse of power.
The real gut punch of all of this is the degree to which there is a clear lack of any concern about how human beings are being treated. Noem has acquired power and prestige by being willing to be dishonest and cruel.
