Gwen Moore on Tariffs, FEMA, ICE, and Border Security

Concerns Over Tariffs and Food Supply Chain

• 🍅 Representative Moore expresses concern about the impact of tariffs on Wisconsin's agriculture and dairy industries.
• 🛒 She warns that the food supply chain could be disrupted, affecting everything from farmers to SNAP recipients and the cost of groceries.
• 💰 The president's proposed solutions, like subsidies or non-deportation of agricultural workers, are seen as insufficient for saving the economy and lowering costs.

FEMA and Disaster Preparedness

• ⚠️ Moore questions the future of FEMA, given President Trump's past calls for its dismantling, especially after devastating floods.
• 🌪️ She highlights that environmental shifts and extreme weather events necessitate robust emergency services, not their reduction.
• 🏥 While acknowledging the president's visit to disaster areas, she emphasizes that the community's long-term suffering will continue after the cameras leave.

ICE Raids and Undocumented Victims

• 👤 Moore signed a letter urging ICE not to deport undocumented victims of crime, citing the fear and un-American nature of raids by unmarked and masked individuals.
• ⚖️ She believes the tactics used are deliberately chilling and replicate those of authoritarian regimes, potentially violating the need for warrants and disclosure of law enforcement identity.

Border Security Funding and Democratic Incentives

• 💰 The recent passage of a large border bill, including funding for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, is discussed.
• 📈 Democrats have historically supported electronic surveillance and more personnel for border security, but question the allocation of funds and the effectiveness of certain measures.
• 💸 Moore suggests that the overkill in border security measures is not only detrimental to personal rights but also a significant drain on the budget.