Larry Kudlow: Democrats' 'Not-So-Hidden Agenda' of Abolishing ICE and Open Borders

Democrats' Demands on Immigration Policy

• 🎯 Democrats are accused of having a 'not-so-hidden agenda' that includes abolishing or defunding ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
• 💡 Their demands are framed as 'amnesty-like attacks' on ICE, aiming to return to what the speaker calls Joe Biden's 'catastrophic open borders' policies.
• 💰 The speaker criticizes the Democrats' desire to undo a spending bill and impose a $5 trillion tax hike on American families and businesses.

Opposition to Democratic Proposals

• 🚫 Republicans in Congress and President Trump are presented as standing firm against these Democratic demands, vowing not to allow tax hikes, the ending of ICE, or open borders.
• 🗣️ Senate Majority Leader John Thune is quoted stating that Democrats must be willing to reach an agreement and not demand a 'blank check' or refuse to consider measures other than their own.

Sanctuary Cities and Public Safety

• 🚨 Senator Lindsey Graham's idea to abolish sanctuary cities is highlighted as a solution to violence and shootings, with police reportedly willing to cooperate with ICE.
• ⚠️ The speaker argues that sanctuary cities have become a root cause of violence and that Democrats' defense of them, along with their attacks on ICE, leads to disastrous policies.

Criticisms of ICE Policy Proposals

• 🎭 Some Democratic proposals, such as requiring ICE officers to wear masks and ID tags, are seen as endangering agents and aiding protesters.
• ⚖️ The demand to bar ICE arrests without a judge's warrant is criticized for slowing down the process of removing dangerous criminals.
• 📍 The idea of restricting ICE arrests in 'sensitive locations' is viewed as an expansion of sanctuary cities.
• 🚩 The speaker contends that Democratic demands, including race and ethnicity criteria for rounding up criminals and giving local police jurisdiction over federal ICE agents, virtually prevent any deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Conclusion on Democratic Strategy

• 📉 The speaker concludes that Democrats are the 'stupid party' and will lose this battle because the country will not tolerate open borders or rampant crime from undocumented immigrants.