MAGA Supporter Detained by ICE Still Praises Trump

Arpineh Masihi's Situation

• 📌 Arpineh Masihi, a 39-year-old Iranian immigrant and mother of four US-born children, remains a staunch supporter of Donald Trump despite being detained by ICE.
• 💡 Masihi was convicted of burglary and grand theft in 2008, leading to the revocation of her green card, but was allowed to stay in the US due to her Christian faith and the situation in Iran, provided she checked in regularly and committed no further crimes.
• ⛓️ Despite being held in harsh conditions at the Adelanto immigration detention facility, where she described being treated like animals, Masihi stated, "He's doing the right thing... I will support him until the day I die. He's making America great again."

Hypocrisy and Illogical Reasoning

• 🤯 Masihi believes many other immigrants in detention deserve to be deported, not her, citing her property ownership, business, and cars as reasons she should not be deported.
• 🗣️ Her husband also blames Joe Biden for her detention, claiming Biden's "open borders" policy led to her being swept up in Trump's immigration enforcement.
• 🧠 The hosts describe this logic as "clinical" and "over-the-top absurd," noting that Trump supporters often separate Trump from the actions of his administration.

A Delusional Strategy?

• 🎯 It's suggested that Masihi's unwavering support for Trump, despite her circumstances, might be a misguided strategy to appeal to his ego and potentially secure release.
• 🎭 The idea is that by praising Trump, even while being a victim of his administration's policies, she might gain his favor, as Trump reportedly responds well to flattery.
• 💔 The hosts express frustration with this mindset, highlighting the disconnect between Masihi's belief that she is exceptional and the reality of her situation as a convicted felon facing deportation.

Broader Immigration and Political Commentary

• 🚫 The discussion touches on the hypocrisy of immigrants who, once in the US, forget about those left behind and adopt an elitist attitude.
• 🇺🇸 It's noted that even with US-born children or property, individuals like Masihi may still be targeted by administrations like Trump's, as they may not be seen as fully American by such groups.
• ⚖️ The hosts question how Trump's supporters can reconcile his actions with their support, especially when individuals like Masihi are unjustly imprisoned despite his administration's policies.