Carl Higbie used his Newsmax platform to cut through the media noise and call out what he rightly described as a deranged leftist defense of illegal immigration, telling viewers that enforcement is non-negotiable and that “illegals have got to go.” He didn’t whisper or hedge — he framed the debate plainly: Democrats and their media allies are more interested in rescuing narratives and fundraising than securing borders or protecting citizens.
That posture isn’t accidental; it’s tactical. Higbie argued that many of the performative protests and sanctimonious vigils around migrant encounters are political theater designed to burnish liberal credentials while blocking real solutions, a point repeated across conservative coverage of recent demonstrations. Ordinary Americans see through the optics — they want law and order, not grandstanding.
The host also defended ICE agents and federal law enforcement from the cloak-and-dagger smear campaign from the left, noting that demonizing those who enforce the law endangers frontline officers and undermines public safety. That’s not melodrama; Homeland Security officials themselves have warned that the dehumanization of enforcement personnel fuels threats and violence against the men and women keeping our communities safe.
Conservatives have long argued that lax policies and sanctuary politics are the magnet for dangerous and costly illegal flows, and Higbie brought on guests who reinforced the point that a functioning immigration system requires decisive enforcement and accountability. No honest assessment can ignore the reality that secure borders and employer accountability reduce the incentives for illegal entry and protect American workers.
If Republicans are serious about honoring the rule of law, Higbie implored, they must stop compromising and start using the levers of power to remove illegal entrants and restore lawful immigration pathways. Weakness will only invite more chaos; strength and clear policy will deter the next crisis and defend taxpayers.
This isn’t about cruelty toward people who broke our laws — it’s about restoring order, protecting citizens, and ensuring the American dream is preserved for those who follow the rules. Higbie’s blunt message is a wake-up call to conservatives and undecided voters alike: defend the rule of law, back the officers who enforce it, and stop letting the left’s virtue-signaling undo the country we love.
