Staff Reports
There’s a predictable trend when it comes to the mainstream media’s portrayal of the Trump administration’s immigration policies: they manage to spin a narrative that would make any halfway decent storyteller proud. Enter the latest endeavor, where the liberal press has found a golden opportunity to wax poetic about the allegedly tragic deportations happening under President Trump’s regime, all while ignoring the overwhelming public support for a solid law-and-order approach to immigration.
At its core, the Trump administration is moving forward with its commitment to enforce federal immigration laws. The focus is initially on criminal aliens, and let’s not pretend that anyone’s really shedding tears over their departure. After all, the masses voted for action on illegal immigration, and here it comes—albeit with some tears from the radical left who want to keep their “bad apples” around. In a bold move, the administration is utilizing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798—yes, that’s right, 1798, proving this is not some half-cooked plan but a legal foundation ripe for use.
The media narrative has fixated on the plight of certain deportees, specifically honing in on a supposed victim—soccer player Jerce Reyes Barrios. According to the left, Barrios received a raw deal because of what they claim are just innocuous soccer tattoos. Less discerning observers might buy into that story, but those with better discernment surely recognize that Barrios carries more than just soccer logos on his skin. Allegations of his connections to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang should raise more red flags than just your typical tattoo misunderstandings.
Do you ever remember Democrats fighting this hard for Americans? In Maui, largely Democrat btw.. in WNC?.. Paradise? Hmmm
Yeah, About That Innocent Soccer Player Who Supposedly Isn't a Tren de Aragua Member… https://t.co/YkAzjRE4zN
— Dawn Wildman (@WildmanDawn) March 25, 2025
In a show of ridiculous irony, Barrios came into the U.S. under the CBP One app. This sounds like a well-thought-out plan, but if that same person is later identified as a gang member, it raises questions about the app’s vetting capabilities—or perhaps about Barrios’s intentions in the first place. His alleged status as a member of the Tren de Aragua shouldn’t be ignored just because he once kicked a soccer ball. The Department of Homeland Security certainly isn’t taking it lightly, as they firmly establish that Barrios’s dubious social media posts embellish his gang affiliations.
Once again, liberal narratives appear to be imploding upon closer inspection. The discourse on immigration needs to shift from “let’s keep them all” to a firm understanding that not every person crossing the border is doing so with innocent intentions. The Trump administration’s prioritization of public safety over sympathy is more than just policy; it’s common sense. This is a clear stance that aims to protect American citizens from the very real threats posed by criminal elements who have no business being here in the first place.
