The Five: Democrats Side with Lawbreakers Amid Immigration Raids and Attacks on ICE

California Marijuana Farm Raids and Violence

• 🎯 Federal agents conducted lawful raids with a warrant at two California marijuana farms, arresting 200 illegal immigrants.
• ⚠️ Protesters antagonized the operation, with one individual appearing to fire a gun at federal agents.
• ⚖️ The CBP commissioner stated the farm is under investigation for child labor violations, releasing an image of 10 migrant juveniles, eight unaccompanied.

Political Rhetoric and ICE Agent Safety

• 🗣️ "The Five" co-hosts argue that rhetoric from members of Congress comparing ICE to Nazis and terrorists has emboldened criminals.
• 🚨 This rhetoric is blamed for escalating attacks on ICE agents, including ambushes on facilities and the incident in California.
• 📢 Calls are made for the rhetoric to end, emphasizing that ICE agents are enforcing laws enacted by Congress.

Governor Newsom's Response and Political Strategy

• 😠 California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed outrage over the raids, criticizing Trump and siding with protesters.
• 📉 The discussion suggests Democrats have lost elections when immigration was a central issue and may face similar losses in 2028 if they continue this approach.
• 💡 A potential strategy for Democrats involves addressing the issue of missing children who crossed the border and taking responsibility for past mistakes.

Shifting Immigration Views and Trump's Stance

• 📊 A recent Gallup poll shows declining approval for Trump on immigration, with a record high of 79% viewing immigration as good for the country.
• 📈 Support for decreasing immigration and mass deportation has significantly dropped.
• 🤝 The possibility of fast-tracking visas for essential workers like crop pickers and hotel cleaners is presented as a potentially popular bipartisan approach.

Sanctuary Cities and Economic Realities

• 💸 The mayor of Los Angeles plans to reinstitute the Angelino card for cash assistance to undocumented immigrants, funded by taxpayers.
• 🚩 This is seen as a natural conclusion of sanctuary state and city policies, where cheap labor is relied upon despite massive budget deficits.
• ⚠️ Concerns are raised about industries taking advantage of undocumented children, with accusations of trafficking and devastating work conditions.