The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 1: ICE Bounties
Oct 7, 2025
The host dives into the contentious debate surrounding ICE, which some Democrats label as a Gestapo-like force. He argues that major cities like Chicago and Portland have become ungovernable, almost like separate entities. Concerns arise over the reliability of big-city police post-George Floyd, pointing to potential abuses during the DEI hiring era. The discussion includes tough questions about how residents in these urban areas should respond, whether to stay and adapt or escape to safer suburbs.
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Warning About Troop Optics In Cities
- Jesse Kelly recounts his September 3rd remarks warning about sending troops into Chicago and the optics risks of a National Guardsman being killed.
- He used the hypothetical of an accountant Guardsman lying dead to illustrate political and media consequences.
Some Cities Function As Hostile Entities
- Jesse Kelly asserts parts of some U.S. cities are effectively no longer part of the United States and act like hostile foreign powers.
- He argues this is a recent development unmatched since the Civil War and requires new thinking about control and safety.
Framing Of ICE Actions As Politically Charged
- Jesse Kelly highlights Democrats labeling ICE tactics as 'Gestapo' despite ICE focusing on violent offenders and child sex offenders.
- He frames the criticism as political and argues ICE's role is constitutionally to locate, arrest, and deport illegal violent criminals.