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34:421/23/26

They Are So Full of Sh*t.

TLDR

Media and political figures repeatedly spread specific, fabricated narratives and iconic images about ICE and border issues, which are later debunked but persist in public belief and lead to real-world animosity against law enforcement.

Takeways

The 'ICE kidnapped child' narrative was a fabrication; the father abandoned his child, and ICE ensured the child's safety.

Claims of legal entry via the CBP One app were also false, as the father fled, and new rules required those entrants to depart the country.

A long history of media and political figures spreading false, iconic narratives about border events and law enforcement has led to unpunished deception and real-world threats against officers.

The podcast critically examines several high-profile incidents where media and political figures, predominantly on the left, propagated demonstrably false narratives to demonize ICE and border enforcement. These fabrications, often supported by viral images, consistently paint law enforcement as inhumane and illegal, despite official statements, video evidence, and even court retractions proving otherwise. The persistence of these lies leads to public hatred and harassment against officers, while those spreading the misinformation face no accountability.

Debunking the 'Kidnapped Child' Lie

00:00:49 A widely circulated claim alleged that ICE 'kidnapped' a five-year-old child, Liam Ramos, to use him as 'bait' to lure his father. The reality, as confirmed by ICE, is that the father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, fled on foot and abandoned his child during an arrest operation. ICE officers prioritized the child's safety, offering custody to the mother who refused, and ultimately abided by the father's wish to keep the child with him, ensuring they remained together at Dilley detention center.

False Asylum Claims

00:06:44 Following the debunking of the 'kidnapping' narrative, a new claim emerged asserting that the father and son did 'everything right' by entering through a port of entry to seek asylum using the CBP One app. However, this is also false, as the father ran from authorities, indicating non-compliance. The CBP One app system under the Biden administration was often abused, with many individuals not appearing for scheduled meetings, and subsequent rule changes required those entering this way to leave the country immediately by April 2025, a notification the family likely received.

Pattern of Media Deception

00:12:22 The podcast highlights a consistent pattern of the media and political left fabricating iconic stories and images regarding border and law enforcement issues. Examples include AOC crying outside a border facility (she was on an access road), the 'crying Honduran toddler' separated from her mother (she was never separated), and Border Patrol 'whipping' Haitian migrants (agents were controlling horses with reins). These narratives, despite being proven false through official statements, video, and defamation lawsuits, are rarely corrected prominently, allowing misinformation to persist.

Consequences of Lies

00:27:51 The repeated propagation of false narratives leads to significant real-world consequences, including public animosity and harassment directed at law enforcement officers. Individuals who spread these lies, such as Chris Murphy, AOC, and Kamala Harris, face zero accountability, as people often do not pay attention long enough for corrections to register. This deliberate demonization of institutions like ICE results in officers having to conceal their identities due to threats of doxxing and violence from an enraged public acting on misinformation.