The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2360 - Here’s the REAL Reason Democrats Are Obstructing ICE
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Feb 3, 2026 
Senator John Kennedy, a quick-witted Louisiana senator and author. Matt Walsh, conservative commentator and filmmaker. Brandon Tatum, former police officer with street-level law enforcement insight. They debate why Democrats oppose ICE, protests and local-federal cooperation, reports about AI agents, and reframing history and policy priorities in short, sharp conversations.
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Immigration As The 2026 Pivot
- Republicans see recent special-election swings as warning signs for 2026 and are searching for political fixes.
- Immigration remains Trump's strongest issue, so Democrats target ICE to undermine that advantage.
Cooperation Lowers Friction
- Tom Homan prioritizes criminal aliens and seeks local cooperation to reduce federal presence.
- Kristi Noem quickly deployed body cameras to DHS agents to improve accountability and PR.
Teen 'ICE Watchers' In Minneapolis
- CNN highlighted two teenage brothers who follow and film federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
- The brothers say they document arrests and warn communities, reflecting a broader trained 'constitutional observer' movement.
