Morning Wire El Salvador Crushes Crime & Chinese Spy Arrests | 4.22.23
Apr 22, 2023
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, shares insights on El Salvador’s remarkable transformation under President Bukele, who aggressively tackled gang violence. He discusses the sharp decline in crime rates while raising concerns about constitutional rights. The conversation also shifts to two alleged Chinese spies arrested in New York, highlighting issues of foreign interference and surveillance. Furthermore, Phillips touches on Iowa's new restrictions on food stamp access, igniting debates about impacts on vulnerable communities.
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El Salvador's Turnaround
- El Salvador, once one of the world's most violent countries, saw a dramatic drop in homicides under President Nayib Bukele.
- Bukele's crackdown on gangs, though controversial, led to a significant decrease in the murder rate.
Cost of Security
- Bukele's anti-gang efforts involved suspending constitutional rights, raising concerns about personal freedoms.
- Despite these concerns, Bukele remains popular due to the improved security situation.
Secret Police Station
- Two men with ties to New York officials were arrested for operating a secret Chinese police station.
- The station allegedly targeted and harassed Chinese dissidents living in the US.