Melissa Gira Grant

Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic specializing in immigration enforcement, joins the discussion on Trump's controversial tirades following a Minneapolis shooting. She highlights how Trump's narrative about 'fake' protests undermines public trust amidst growing disapproval of ICE. Grant explains the resignations of Minnesota prosecutors pressured by the DOJ and explores the implications of white nationalist rhetoric in this context. As polling shows a significant public backlash against the ICE shooting, she emphasizes community organizing as a critical tool for accountability.

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Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic focused on immigration and policy issues, joins to discuss Trump’s increasingly dark tirades surrounding a controversial Minneapolis shooting. They dive into how Trump's claims of 'fake' protests are crumbling as public support for ICE dwindles. The conversation sheds light on pressure within the DOJ prompting resignations and the FBI's noncooperation, raising concerns about accountability. Melissa argues that local community resistance remains key to combating this narrative and ensuring justice.

Melissa Gira Grant, staff writer at The New Republic, dives into the troubling implications of a federal judge's ruling against Trump’s immigration policies. She discusses the probable cause for criminal contempt over deporting Venezuelans to El Salvador, backed by a shocking case involving a senator’s visit. Poll analysis reveals Trump’s precarious standing on immigration, hinting at a potential political fiasco. Grant also critiques the Trump administration's 'deportation TV' tactics and the resulting backlash in immigrant communities.

In this engaging discussion, Melissa Gira Grant, a staff writer at The New Republic and expert on Trump's immigration spectacle, dives into the legal chaos surrounding Trump’s deportations. A federal judge has flagged potential contempt charges over the removal of Venezuelans, signaling a brewing crisis. Grant elaborates on a senator's investigative hurdles in El Salvador and how recent polling indicates Trump may be misjudging public support for his immigration policies, setting the stage for significant backlash against his administration.