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The Left has no plan for the economy—but they complain like they do. In this edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson highlights the silence of the Left when it comes to proposing good economic policy. “We haven’t had balanced trade in 50 years. No one is giving any alternatives. No one is saying in any way that they have an antithetical or better plan than Donald Trump. “The success or failure of Donald Trump will hinge on the status of the economy." If you can’t get enough of Victor Davis Hanson from The Daily Signal, subscribe to his official YouTube channel: / @victordavishanson7273 He’s also the host of “The Victor Davis Hanson Show,” available wherever you prefer to watch or listen. Links to the show and exclusive content are available on his website: https://victorhanson.com/
Washington, D.C. – In a bold move that’s being celebrated by many in the gun rights community, newly appointed FBI Director Kash Patel has unveiled a major restructuring plan that could gut the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). On the heels of 14 anti-gun House Democrats demanding President Trump remove Kash Patel as head of the ATF, Trump/Kash is now reassigning up to 1,000 of its agents to the FBI.
That’s more than a third of the entire ATF agent workforce.
Patel, who also serves as Acting Director of the ATF, began his leadership of both agencies under President Donald Trump’s direction last month. According to reports, the reassignments are being framed as part of a “surge initiative” to support border enforcement and combat organized crime. But the long-term result could be a significant reduction in the ATF’s footprint—something many gun owners have demanded for decades.
“The ATF has been weaponized for too long,” said one pro-2A activist who applauded the move. “It’s about time someone stepped in to start reining them in.”
An ATF spokeswoman tried to downplay the situation, claiming the move was only temporary and that agents would still be working as part of the ATF in other field offices. But sources close to the plan suggest otherwise—indicating that while it may start as temporary, these agents will be absorbed into the FBI with no clear return date. In effect, the ATF’s enforcement arm could be permanently thinned out.
The plan, first reported by CNN, triggered some pushback, including from inside the Republican Party. That mild backlash reportedly caused FBI officials to hesitate slightly—but for now, the plan still appears to be moving forward.
This isn’t the first time a presidential administration has considered folding part of the ATF into the FBI. In fact, even Joe Biden floated the idea while serving as vice president under Obama. But under the Trump-Patel team, this could be the first time it’s implemented.
The ATF currently employs around 2,600 special agents and has a total staff of over 5,000. That number has barely changed in years, but this plan—if carried out—would make one of the most significant cuts to the agency in its history.
Gun rights advocates have long argued that the ATF operates with vague laws, questionable tactics, and aggressive enforcement that often crosses constitutional lines. From the Waco siege in the 1990s to recent crackdowns on pistol braces, solvent traps, and forced-reset triggers, the agency has become a symbol of federal overreach in the eyes of millions of Americans.
Now, with Patel at the helm of both the FBI and ATF, a quiet but powerful shift may be underway—one that reflects the belief that protecting the border and fighting real crime is a better use of federal manpower than going after law-abiding gun owners.
Stay tuned. The ATF may never be the same again.
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We knew the Biden administration was obsessed with DEI and CRT, but we didn’t know how deep those sinister policies infiltrated every level of the federal government — until now. Thanks to brave whistleblowers at NASA and the Department of Defense, the roots of cultural Marxism have been exposed. What started as whispers in the shadows under the Obama administration morphed into a $100 billion NASA propaganda playbook leaked to Blaze News and Glenn TV. Never-before-seen documents reveal the dangerous plan to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in NASA’s Artemis mission and “put the first woman and first person of color on the Moon” — complete with a Nike deal. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have launched a fierce counterattack to slash DEI policies and spending, but is it too late? Retired Brigadier General Christopher Walker, a combat veteran turned mole in the Air Force’s DEI office, tells Glenn there are still woke activists at the Pentagon. He’s seen the screenshots from the DOD chatrooms, and activists are panicking.
Victor Davis Hanson’s advice to Volodymyr Zelenskyy following yesterday’s public spat in the oval office with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance: Wear a suit, act polite, don’t interrupt, and sign one deal, the mineral agreement, that will ensure “lasting peace” with Russia. “There's only one real issue separating Russia now from Ukraine and the United States' participation, and that is how far can you push Putin back? “Donald Trump himself has said he wants to push Putin as far back as possible. That's why this mineral agreement was so innovative. “Because most of the key deposits are along this disputed area. If you can come up with a DMZ close to, or near, where Putin started the war, and he did start the war, and have concessions where Europeans and Americans come in and have personnel on the ground and it's a prosperous, mutually advantaged concession, then you're going to have the beginning of a lasting peace. “Putin will not go in there and kill Americans or disrupt that.”
Can federal judges block Trump’s executive orders? Senior editor for politics Christopher Bedford says the current judicial model of stalling the executive branch is completely false. He says it’s up to Pam Bondi and the Trump Department of Justice to expose their case as lawfare aimed at kneecapping the 45th and 47th presidents.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on President Trump's plan to pursue a military deterrence similar to Israel's Iron Dome, defense spending audits and military innovation.
Amid Donald Trump’s talk about buying Greenland, Turning Point USA founder @RealCharlieKirk traveled with Donald Trump Jr. to Nuuk, Greenland, to have a look around. After returning home, Charlie joins Glenn for an exclusive interview about what he saw and what President Trump’s plans are. Is this just a negotiation tactic, or is he serious about buying Greenland? Charlie tells Glenn that one thing was made very clear when he visited Nuuk: The people of Greenland are tired of Denmark and love America! Charlie also touches on Trump’s plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”, to annex Canada, and to regain control of the Panama Canal.
Donald Trump may have won the battle for the presidency, but the fight against a resistance more powerful than the Democrat Party has begun. Glenn Beck reveals the deep-state blueprint and the players working to oppose the mandate voters handed Trump in November. It’s a shadow cabinet comprised of federal judges, state governments, the ACLU, the Tides Foundation, Soros, and the Democracy Alliance. This new resistance even has origins linked to the United Kingdom, and the Deep State will do anything to stop Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport millions of immigrants in what would be the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. One cost estimate has his plan at $315 billion – that’s more than the government spends on most federal agencies. Roughly 13 million immigrants who entered the country illegally are at risk of deportation. WSJ breaks down the logistics and explains why an operation of this scale could require hundreds of billions of dollars over the course of a decade. Chapters : 0:00 Estimate of Trump’s plan 0:30 Overview of the plan 2:30 Arrests 4:18 Detention 6:20 Legal process 7:32 Removal 8:57 Funding
On "Forbes Newsroom," author and U.S.-China relations expert Gordon Chang shared his insights about the mysterious drones flying above New York and New Jersey, what he thinks President Biden should do, where he thinks they may be coming from, and a theory that they may be seeking out a possible nuclear threat.
'We're adults, we can handle the truth': Gordon Chang on potential drone 'distraction'
New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick and Gordon Chang commented on the latest surrounding drone sitings in and around the New Jersey area, what the drones indicate and more on "Rob Schmitt Tonight."
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
OAN Staff Blake Wolf 12:59 PM – Monday, November 18, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he plans on declaring a national emergency while utilizing “military assets” to enact a mass deportation campaign, reversing the flood of millions of illegal migrants who exploited the relaxed border policies under the Biden administration.
Trump’s confirmation was made apparent in a Truth Social post on Monday, in response to a report from conservative activist Tom Fitton.
“GOOD NEWS: Reports are the incoming @RealDonaldTrump administration is prepared to declare a national emergency and will use military assets to reverse the Biden invasion through a mass deportation program,” Fitton wrote, to which Trump responded, “TRUE!!!”
Trump has also previously detailed his plans to initiate a mass deportation campaign “On Day 1.”
“On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out,” Trump previously stated at a Madison Square Garden rally prior to Election Day. “I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail, then kick them the hell out of our country as fast as possible.”
However, political analysts have noted that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 could possibly present a roadblock for Trump’s plan, as the act limits the federal government’s ability to utilize the military to enforce domestic policy.
Nevertheless, the U.S. National Guard could also be a loophole that Trump utilizes, as the 1878 act doesn’t prohibit the National Guard from filling in and enforcing Trump’s executive action.
“If the incoming administration were to pursue such a strategy, it might involve deploying National Guard units or other military resources under different legal frameworks, potentially framing it as a public safety or humanitarian effort. However, this approach would most certainly provoke considerable backlash from civil rights groups and the public,” stated an anonymous ICE source, according to the New York Post.
Military defense attorney David Younts revealed that the military could be involved in more of a “support role,” providing logistics, security at detention centers and drone surveillance, even if it wouldn’t be allowed to detain illegal immigrants.
“When I worked with the National Guard, we would do things with the FBI, ATF or DEA. We would be doing a large bust and we would provide overwatch from helicopters, we would provide drone support, we would do all of those things,” Younts added.
Meanwhile, Trump’s appointed “border czar,” former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Tom Homan, explained that he will work to remove illegal immigrants from every city, regardless of their “sanctuary” status.
“I’ve been clear. President Trump’s been clear. Public safety and national security threats will be a priority because they have to be, they pose the most danger to this country,” Homan recently stated. “If they’re not willing to do it, then get out of the way – we’re coming.”
The American Immigration Council estimates that there are currently 11 million illegals residing in the United States, and the process of removing them could end up costing billions of dollars annually. However, other groups have disputed that number and have highlighted that this is a national security issue that needs to be dealt with immediately.
“Steven Camarota, the center’s research director, recently provided PolitiFact with a preliminary estimate of 14 million people in the country illegally as of March 2024,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Meanwhile, social media users chimed in and commented on the news of Trump’s confirmation.
“Sounds good to me and if there’s any opposition [and we know there will be] remember – Clinton deported, Obummer deported,Bush deported illegals – where was the uproar then???!” posted an online user on Truth Social.
Nothing xenophobic about this. If you’re in the country illegally, you need to get out. I don’t care what your race, your religion, or your background is. You broke the law to come into the country. You’re breaking the law to stay in the country. And many are probably breaking…
Trump selected Elise Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Tom Homan as border czar. BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere says it's a sign the administration is looking for a no-nonsense Cabinet, as Homan told "60 Minutes" that families can be deported together. Stu calls for cautious optimism from Republicans but says the second Trump administration might Make America Great Again.
Donald Trump has announced that he WILL push to abolish the Department of Education and give the power over our school system back to the states. Glenn and Stu review his plan to overhaul the entire education system, including clearing out all the “anti-American insanity” that has taken over our colleges. But will he be able to make these big moves? Glenn and Stu also discuss some rumored picks for Trump’s cabinet, including Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, the confirmed Trump pick, and Rep. Elise Stefanik as Ambassador to the United Nations.
Donald Trump has released a video explaining his plan to "shatter the left-wing censorship regime" and it's "the most amazing thing" Glenn has heard "any president ever say." Trump promised to stop government officials from colluding with private companies to censor legal speech, clear the bureaucracy of people who had done so, push for a "digital bill of rights," reform Section 230, and do much more. Glenn and Stu discuss this long, detailed list and also review a few concerns they have, which Trump must address very carefully.
Donald Trump has released a 10-point plan to dismantle the Deep State during his second presidential term and Glenn can’t see how anyone can be against it. Glenn reviews the plan and how it should unite America. Glenn and Stu also discuss some possible moves Trump should make to troll the media and the Left …
During a campaign event in Colorado, US presidential candidate Donald Trump unveiled bold plans to expel illegal immigrants involved in criminal gangs, with a specific focus on the Venezuelan gang “Tren de Aragua,” which he claims is terrorizing multiple US cities. Normally, Aurora, a suburb of Denver, is quiet, but recent months have seen the city, like many others throughout America, plagued by intense gang violence linked to “Tren de Aragua.” This once peaceful town of 390,000 residents now faces a violent crime wave as the transnational criminal organization from Venezuela has infiltrated and seized control of several apartment complexes, overwhelming the community.
Below it is “members of the Tren de Aragua gang have overtaken an apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, charging rent in exchange for protection.”
BREAKING: Armed gangs of illegals have taken over buildings in Aurora, Colorado. This is the border czar’s fault, when will she take responsibility? pic.twitter.com/5naPkMaEog
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) August 29, 2024The following picture is from New York City. Tren de Aragua members, some as young as 11, have been terrorizing Times Square.
Trump, during his visit to Aurora this weekend, promised decisive action to address the situation, starting with a tough stance on asylum seekers. If re-elected, Trump vows to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which grants the president power to arrest or deport citizens from hostile countries in times of war. According to Trump, this rarely used law will be key to dismantling the criminal networks created by illegal immigrants, particularly those responsible for gang violence.
The former president emphasized that restoring safety in places like Colorado is paramount. “Colorado will be safe again, and we will do it quickly,” Trump stated. He slammed the Biden administration, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of failing miserably as the so-called “border czar.” Trump charged Harris with opening the floodgates to criminal elements from across the globe. “Kamala has brought an army of foreign criminals into this country and placed them in your communities, where they harm innocent Americans,” Trump declared. The former president’s remarks hit on a key theme for his campaign: the existential threat illegal immigration poses to American sovereignty and safety.
Video of the entire event:
A Deliberate Strategy to Destabilize
Trump’s comments go beyond just pointing fingers at the current administration’s failures; they highlight what many conservatives see as a deliberate effort to destabilize America. Much like how Russia and Islamic regimes are using mass migration to destabilize Europe, Trump warned that the same playbook is being used against the U.S. “The open borders are not an accident. They’re part of a plan to weaken this country,” Trump said, likening the Biden administration’s policies to those of authoritarian regimes that exploit migration for political gain.
Kamala Harris, in her role as border czar, has not only failed to address the crisis but, as Trump argues, is complicit in its escalation. Her policies have allowed dangerous gangs like Tren de Aragua to establish themselves in U.S. cities, threatening the lives of Americans. Trump’s criticism of Harris is in line with his broader indictment of left-wing leaders who he believes are complicit in the deterioration of national security by supporting open-border policies.
Tough Measures and Deportations
To combat the rising violence and the illegal immigrant criminal networks, Trump proposed concrete measures if he is re-elected. He announced the formation of elite federal units comprising agents from ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agencies tasked exclusively with identifying and deporting criminal gang members among illegal immigrants. “We’re going to go after them until there’s not one left in this country,” Trump assured his supporters.
Trump has also floated the idea of imposing harsh penalties on deported immigrants who attempt to re-enter the United States. Specifically, he proposed a 10-year prison sentence without the possibility of parole for any individual who returns illegally after deportation. His tough stance seeks to instill fear in potential offenders and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strict immigration enforcement.
Stronger Penalties for Violent Crimes
In his speech, Trump made it clear that his policies would be particularly severe for migrants who commit serious crimes in the United States. He called for the death penalty for any immigrant who kills an American citizen or law enforcement officer. This hardline stance on violent crimes committed by migrants was met with enthusiastic support from his audience. Trump’s unwavering focus on safety resonated deeply with those who fear the impact of criminal immigrants.
Trump’s vision for America’s future also aligns with the broader global movement of conservative leaders like Viktor Orbán in Hungary, Geert Wilders in the Netherlands, the AfD party in Germany, and the Vox party in Spain—leaders who have committed to defending their borders and standing firm against illegal immigration. These leaders, like Trump, recognize that unchecked migration threatens national sovereignty, security, and stability. While the left, including communist figures like Kamala Harris, pushes for open borders, it is the pro-border conservative leaders who offer hope.
The Urgency of Strong Leadership
As Trump campaigns for the presidency once more, his message of law and order has never been more relevant. The situation in Aurora is a terrifying reminder of what’s at stake. Without decisive action, America risks falling victim to the same fate as Europe, where countries like Germany, Sweden, and France are struggling to cope with massive waves of illegal migrants destabilizing their societies.
Trump’s proposed policies are a direct answer to this global crisis. The measures he laid out—mass deportations, tougher penalties, and elite enforcement units—are all designed to prevent the U.S. from becoming yet another victim of failed left-wing immigration policies. For Trump, the stakes couldn’t be higher. “We either protect our borders, or we lose our country,” Trump concluded, stressing the upcoming election as a battle for the very soul of America.
On Thursday's episode of "Greg Kelly Reports," Greg explained how former President Donald Trump is winning in the polls against Vice President Kamala Harris, exposed the Democrats' playbook for the election, and more on NEWSMAX.
