Podcaster Joe Rogan has once again voiced his criticism of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace raids, a prominent feature of President Trump's stringent immigration policies.
On a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan, who previously endorsed President Trump, expressed his disapproval, labeling the raids as "insane." He remarked, "Not cartel members, not gang members, not drug dealers just construction workers," highlighting his concern over the targeting of ordinary laborers. Rogan further questioned the rationale behind these actions, stating, "Showing up on construction sites, raiding them. Gardeners. Like, really?"
As reported by The Hill, Rogan's critique is not new; he had previously described the ICE raids as "fing nuts." President Trump, who campaigned on a platform of rigorous immigration enforcement, has faced criticism for these raids, particularly those targeting migrant workers.
The controversy intensified last month when mass protests erupted in Los Angeles following reports of ICE operations in California. In response, President Trump deployed thousands of National Guard members and Marines to safeguard federal personnel and property during the unrest.
Despite a temporary halt in mid-June, the Trump administration resumed workplace raids on June 17, aiming to achieve a target of 3,000 migrant arrests daily. The administration has consistently justified these actions as essential for national security and economic stability.
Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the Homeland Security Department, emphasized the importance of these operations, stating, "Worksite enforcement remains a cornerstone of our efforts to safeguard public safety, national security and economic stability."
She added that the raids aim to dismantle "illegal employment networks that undermine American workers, destabilize labor markets and expose critical infrastructure to exploitation."
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