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RADICAL DEMOCRAT Sen. Merkley REFUSES ICE Funding, Calls Immigration Enforcement 'Secret Police'

Gary FranchiMarch 22, 2026276 views
RADICAL DEMOCRAT Sen. Merkley REFUSES ICE Funding, Calls Immigration Enforcement 'Secret Police'
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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) dropped the mask on the radical Democrat agenda this weekend, openly declaring that his party refuses to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement while falsely branding America's border security officers as "secret police."

During Saturday's broadcast of MSNBC's "The Weekend," Merkley made the stunning admission that Democrats are actively sabotaging President Trump's deportation efforts. "We don't want to give a penny more to ICE. That's our position, because ICE has become secret police," the Oregon Democrat declared.

This is the same party that claims to support law and order, Patriots. But when it comes to protecting American communities from illegal aliens who have violated our sovereignty, suddenly Democrats discover their "principles."

Obstruction Over America

Merkley's comments perfectly expose the Democrat playbook: obstruct every Trump initiative, even if it means leaving Americans vulnerable to criminal aliens. While President Trump works to fulfill his mandate from the American people to secure our borders and deport those here illegally, Democrats like Merkley are throwing tantrums and refusing to fund basic immigration enforcement.

"ICE has become secret police" - Sen. Jeff Merkley, proving Democrats will say anything to protect illegal aliens over American citizens

The comparison to "secret police" is particularly disgusting. ICE agents are federal law enforcement officers doing their jobs - enforcing laws that Congress passed and protecting American communities from dangerous criminals who shouldn't be here in the first place.

This is the same crowd that cheered when the FBI raided President Trump's home and weaponized federal agencies against conservatives. But when it comes to enforcing immigration law? Suddenly they're concerned about government overreach.

America First vs. Illegals First

The choice couldn't be clearer, folks. President Trump and Republicans are fighting for Americans - securing our borders, removing criminal aliens, and restoring the rule of law. Democrats like Merkley are fighting for everyone except the American people who elected them.

How long will Americans tolerate politicians who put illegal aliens ahead of their own constituents? The 2024 election gave us the answer - and Democrats still don't get it.

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Gary Franchi

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ConstitutionDefenderVerified2 days ago
How is enforcing immigration law that Congress passed somehow equivalent to secret police? This rhetoric is dangerous and undermines legitimate law enforcement.
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PatriotMom2024Verified2 days ago
Merkley is completely out of touch with reality. ICE agents are protecting our communities from dangerous criminals, not acting like 'secret police.' This is exactly why we need more Republicans in the Senate.
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TaxpayerFirstVerified1 days ago
Exactly! My neighbor works for ICE and he's one of the most dedicated public servants I know. These Democrats just want open borders.
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SmallBizOwner_TXVerified2 days ago
I run a construction company and deal with immigration issues daily. ICE does important work removing people who shouldn't be here while I'm trying to hire legal workers. Merkley clearly doesn't understand what happens in the real world.
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VeteranVoiceVerified1 days ago
Thank you for doing things the right way! We need more business owners who follow the law like you do.