Trump TOP ICE AIDE gets EXPOSED under CROSS-EXAM at HEARING

Acting ICE Director Todd Lions faced repeated questioning from Congress members regarding the firing of agents for misconduct. Despite reports of two individuals killed and numerous alleged abuses, Lions consistently stated he could not discuss 'personnel actions' or provide data on disciplinary measures, leading to accusations of a lack of accountability within the agency.

Congress member Swallwell asked, 'How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under your leadership?' Lions responded, 'Sir, I can get you that data,' and later, 'I'm not going to speak about personnel actions.' (02:02, 05:08)

Congress member Dan Goldman directly questioned Lions on historical regimes that required citizens to prove citizenship, explicitly naming Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, implying a comparison to current ICE practices. Lions also faced scrutiny for a past comment where he described wanting a deportation process like 'Amazon Prime but with human beings,' which was used by Congress members to highlight the dehumanizing aspect of ICE operations and the contrast with violent incidents involving agents.

Goldman asked, 'Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof of citizenship? Is Nazi Germany one? Is the Soviet Union one?' Lions affirmed both. (01:04) Swallwell questioned Lions on his 'Amazon Prime' comment, asking, 'How many times has Amazon Prime shot a mom three times in the face?' (04:03)

Multiple Congress members presented specific incidents where American citizens were allegedly harassed, detained, or subjected to excessive force by ICE agents. These included individuals being asked for proof of citizenship on the street, a man's passport being dismissed and him being detained, a family with a one-year-old being pepper-sprayed in their car, and agents allegedly threatening protesters with a 'database'. Lions often claimed these were 'targeted, intelligence-driven operations' or that he couldn't comment on ongoing investigations.

Congress member Lou Koreah described ICE agents pulling over a gentleman, throwing his passport aside, and detaining him. (05:51) Congress member Magazer presented video of a federal agent pepper-spraying a family's car with a one-year-old inside. (11:16) A clip showed an ICE agent telling a protester, 'We're going to put your face in a little database.' (10:09)

Lions refused to apologize to the families of Renee Good and Alex Prey, who were reportedly called 'domestic terrorists' by the President and his leadership, citing ongoing investigations. He also declined to commit to requiring ICE agents to wear standard uniforms with identifiable badges or to unmask themselves during immigration enforcement operations, drawing criticism for a perceived lack of transparency.

Swallwell asked, 'Will you apologize to the family of Renee Good for being called a domestic terrorist by the president and his leadership?' Lions replied, 'No, sir.' (12:56) Congress member Kennedy asked, 'Will you commit yes or no to immediately unmasking every agent conducting immigration enforcement and requiring them to wear standard uniforms with identifiable badges?' Lions answered, 'No.' (13:44)

Congress member Walenshaw presented handwritten letters and drawings from children detained by ICE, obtained by ProPublica. These powerful testimonials described feelings of sadness, depression, boredom, and sickness, highlighting the severe psychological impact of prolonged detention on minors, some held for weeks or months beyond court-ordered limits.

Walenshaw read letters from children: 'Since I got to this center, all I feel is sadness and mostly depression' (Ariana, 14), 'I don't want to be in this place. I want to go to my school' (Mia, 7), and 'Me and Dilly am not happy. Please get me out of here' (Maria, 9). (15:40)

During her deposition, Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right but, through her lawyer, offered to 'exonerate' Donald Trump publicly if she were granted clemency. This was framed by the hosts as a 'surreal' and 'completely backwards' attempt to leverage a pardon without admitting guilt or showing remorse, raising concerns about political interference in justice.

Congressman Raja Krishna described Maxwell's lawyer stating, 'If you give me clemency... she would really tell you the whole truth.' (22:36)

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly attempting to push through a rule that would prevent Congress from debating or passing legislation to curb the President's power over tariffs, effectively ceding Article One powers to the executive branch. The hosts argue this would exacerbate economic issues by allowing blanket tariffs that raise prices for American consumers and businesses.

Congressman Raja Krishna stated, 'Magga Mike Johnson wants to push through a rule that basically says Article One doesn't exist... Congress can't opine at all on article one stuff, taxation, tariffs, and that should all be seated to article two.' (25:31)