Deborah Fleischacker

Deborah Fleischacker, a former senior official at ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, sheds light on Trump's obsession with deportation numbers. She discusses the consequences of aggressive quotas, which could lead to the targeting of non-criminal immigrants instead of serious offenders. Fleischacker critiques the ethical implications of this approach and how it reflects the misguided immigration policies of the administration. The conversation reveals the absurdity behind the narrative of Trump’s 'strength' in handling the so-called migrant 'invasion'.

Deborah Fleischacker, a former senior official at ICE and Homeland Security expert, discusses the Trump administration's intense pressure on immigration enforcement. She reveals how Trump's fixation on deportation numbers led to quotas that prioritize quantity over public safety. Fleischacker contrasts this with past administrations, highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by ICE agents. She critiques the narrative of Trump’s strength against immigration, shedding light on how these policies disproportionately affect non-criminal immigrants and undermine effective law enforcement.