Bloomberg Talks New York Representative Joseph Morelle Talks Homeland Security Spending
Feb 10, 2026
Joseph Morelle, Democratic U.S. Representative from New York's 25th District and Ranking Member on House Administration, discusses Homeland Security funding negotiations. He addresses claims about election fraud and noncitizen voting. He outlines specific ICE reform demands and explains tactics to shift DHS funding away from ICE. Conversations cover policy mechanics and partisan pushback.
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Election Integrity Claims As Political Misdirection
- Joe Morelle says claims of widespread election fraud are a misdirection from real issues like immigration and DHS actions.
- He argues nationalizing elections and giving voter data to DHS would be dangerous and unnecessary.
Claims Without Evidence Undermine Confidence
- Morelle stresses there is no evidence of non-citizen voting or widespread fraud and calls such claims feelings, not facts.
- He warns that suggesting insecurity in elections only erodes voter confidence for political gain.
Require Police-Style Rules For ICE
- Demand ICE follow the same basic rules as local police: no masks, visible badge, body cameras, and judicial warrants for home searches.
- Align ICE procedures with constitutional protections to restore public trust.