The Charlie Kirk Show ICE Agents: To Mask Or Not To Mask?
Jan 20, 2026
Rich Barris, a seasoned pollster and founder of Big Data Poll, dives into the dynamics of American public sentiment on immigration. He analyzes how voters prioritize domestic issues while questioning ICE's public image and operational transparency. The conversation escalates as they consider whether ICE agents should drop their masks to boost trust with the electorate. They also address concerns about Chinese birth tourism and its implications for citizenship, and discuss the radical rhetoric from leftist figures targeting MAGA supporters.
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Foreign Focus Undermines America First
- Rich Barris observes Trump's foreign focus risks overshadowing his domestic 'America First' promises.
- Voters expect domestic priorities and see foreign entanglements as distracting from core promises.
Poll Leads Don't Erase Messaging Gaps
- Polls show Republicans favored on issues but voters still unhappy about prices, revealing a messaging and priority gap.
- Rich says inflation ranks highest, so optics and communication on pocketbook issues matter most.
Clarify Who ICE Targets
- Explain clearly what crimes put someone on ICE's deportation list to reduce public confusion.
- Use focused messaging to counter leftist narratives that portray routine enforcement as arbitrary or brutal.
