Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels Brandon Tatum: ICE clashes, immigration chaos, race narratives — America is being torn apart on purpose
Nov 19, 2025
Brandon Tatum, a former law enforcement officer and conservative commentator, dives into the intense issues surrounding immigration chaos and media narratives. He argues that Biden's open border policies hurt vulnerable communities and critiques the portrayal of law enforcement. Tatum discusses race relations, challenging the narrative of systemic racism and emphasizing the need for unity. He advocates for a structured pathway to citizenship for immigrants while addressing the negative impacts of illegal immigration on jobs and security.
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Media-Fueled Attacks On Law Enforcement
- Brandon Tatum says attacks on police and ICE are amplified by media and influencers to create chaos.
- He argues many protesters are mentally unwell and manipulated rather than representing a grassroots cause.
Use Local-Federal Holds To Streamline Deportations
- Cooperate local police with federal immigration holds to avoid large ICE raids.
- Use jail holds (ICE holds) so federal agents can pick up arrested undocumented offenders at detention facilities.
Design A Controlled Pathway To Legal Status
- Create a regulated pathway for law-abiding undocumented immigrants to earn status without immediate citizenship.
- Pause broader immigration and adopt merit-based intake to stabilize systems before expanding access.