Bulwark Takes Trump’s Lies Blow Up in Shocking Declassified Report (w/ Rep. Jim Himes)
May 7, 2025
Rep. Jim Himes, a U.S. Representative and ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, dives into a shocking declassified report about the Trump administration's misuse of disputed intelligence for mass deportations. He highlights the legal and moral complexities surrounding immigration policies and due process for undocumented individuals. Himes expresses concern over the political challenges Democrats face in upholding the rule of law and critiques the disturbing focus on social media over military efficacy, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability.
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Intelligence Contradicted Trump Claims
- The Trump administration falsely claimed the gang Trenaragua was a proxy of the Venezuelan government to justify using the Alien Enemies Act.
- The intelligence community contradicted this, stating there was no Venezuelan direction of the gang.
Due Process Is Crucial For All
- Due process protects everyone, even disliked individuals, and must be upheld in deportations.
- The administration circumvented due process by misrepresenting facts to apply a rarely used wartime law.
Weak Legal Case Endangers Rule of Law
- The administration's legal case for using the Alien Enemies Act is weak and legally unsound.
- They chose shortcuts over due process and may ignore court rulings, risking a constitutional crisis.