Morning Joe NYT: Homeland Security missions falter amid focus on deportations
Nov 17, 2025
David French, an Opinion columnist at The New York Times focused on political and religious issues, jointly with Jim VandeHei, CEO of Axios, dives into critical topics. They discuss the humanitarian fallout from stringent deportations by Homeland Security, leaving families in distress. French critiques the intersection of Christian values with Trumpism, while VandeHei analyzes the fissures within the MAGA movement, emphasizing internal rivalries and policy debates. They also touch on the political ramifications surrounding the release of Epstein case files and public backlash.
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Screwworms And Cross-Border Cattle
- Jim VandeHei describes an agricultural crisis linked to migration and the screwworm affecting Mexican beef imports.
- He explains some cattle were brought across the border, prompting bans to protect supply chains.
DHS Shifted Into Deportation Mode
- Department of Homeland Security has been repurposed into a deportation-focused force, reducing attention to trafficking and child exploitation investigations.
- David Rode reports human trafficking and child exploitation probes are down about 33% as resources shift to immigration enforcement.
Religious Backlash Over ICE Raids
- Religious leaders, especially Catholic bishops, have condemned the administration's immigration raids as brutal and inhumane.
- David French and Joe Scarborough argue this creates a moral and political crisis for evangelical support of the policy.