Today, Explained Trump’s ICE shakeup
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Nov 4, 2025 
In this discussion, Andrew Prokop, a senior politics correspondent at Vox, and immigration reporter Molly O'Toole dive into Trump's aggressive immigration policies. They dissect the recent shakeup within ICE and the transfer of Border Patrol officials to ICE, leading to chaotic enforcement strategies. Prokop highlights the White House's hardline factions pushing for mass deportations, while O'Toole analyzes shifting public sentiment—showing approval for deportations but disapproval of tactics. Together, they unravel how Trump's immigration agenda has reshaped discourse and impacted voter opinions.
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Different Enforcement Cultures
- ICE tends to target known names and workplaces using preplanned lists and investigations.
- Border Patrol operates more improvisationally, favoring street stops and aggressive searches without prior intel.
Border Patrol Ascendant
- The White House is replacing ICE leaders with Border Patrol officials to import tougher tactics.
- This reflects a deliberate shift toward more aggressive, rapid arrests and deportations.
Border Tactics Exported Inland
- Border Patrol tactics—used at the border—are now exported into U.S. cities by multiple agencies.
- That transfer increases aggressive encounters and controversial policing inside communities.