

BREAKING: Trump Goes To 'War' In Chicago | Episode 121
Sep 9, 2025
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire and author of 'Lions and Scavengers,' dives into President Trump's controversial 'Operation Midway Blitz' targeting illegal immigration in Chicago. He discusses crime rates and critiques local leadership's response to violence, urging better cooperation between state and federal authorities. The conversation also touches on a recent Supreme Court ruling impacting immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, along with a revealing Trump letter to Epstein that has resurfaced, sparking heated debate.
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Federal Intervention Framed As Rescue
- Vince argues Trump is 'going to war' on cities to restore order by targeting cartels and crime.
- He frames federal intervention as necessary because local leaders refuse help.
Operation Midway Blitz Arrests In Chicago
- Vince recounts ICE's Operation Midway Blitz entering Chicago and arresting convicted offenders.
- He highlights a 43-year-old convicted child sexual assaulter being arrested and freed earlier by city policies.
Accept Federal Help To Tackle Crime
- Vince urges bipartisan cooperation: local leaders should request federal help instead of refusing it.
- He tells governors and mayors to accept federal enforcement to protect residents.