Morning Wire Illegal Iowa Superintendent Exposed
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Oct 4, 2025 Amanda Prestigiacomo, a Daily Wire reporter, dives into the shocking story of Des Moines Public Schools' superintendent, Ian Roberts, an illegal immigrant with a criminal background. She reveals how Roberts, who overstayed a student visa and falsely claimed citizenship, evaded hiring checks for over two decades. The discussion touches on potential DEI-related oversights in hiring practices and the ongoing DOJ investigation into these issues. Tune in to uncover how an individual with such a history slipped into a prominent educational role.
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Superintendent Arrested After Long Education Career
- Ian Andre Roberts, originally from Guyana, worked in U.S. education for over 20 years before his arrest.
- ICE arrested him Sept. 26 after he fled and was found with a loaded handgun and a deportation order.
Visa Overstay And Resume Discrepancies
- Roberts entered on a student visa in 1999, overstayed, and never became a U.S. citizen.
- He also allegedly misrepresented credentials, claiming a doctorate earlier than he earned it.
False Doctorate Claim Timeline
- Laura Powell said Roberts had been calling himself 'doctor' since at least 2012.
- He only received a doctorate in 2021 and falsely claimed Morgan State affiliation.