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The speaker questions the number of people deported out of the 2 million encounters and releases at the border. The secretary avoids answering the question and claims the immigration system is broken. The speaker presses for a specific number of non-criminal deportations, but the secretary doesn't provide an answer. The speaker also criticizes the lack of removals for those who received removal orders. The secretary denies this claim. The speaker accuses the secretary of implementing a policy that allows people to stay in the country without committing a crime, burdening social services. The secretary denies this and defends the safe and orderly pathways policy. The speaker argues that encounters at ports of entry have increased, suggesting corruption within the Mexican government. The secretary disagrees with the speaker's statements but fails to provide any numbers. The speaker concludes that the Mexican government and the secretary are influenced by cartels.

The speaker believes there is no shortage of great ideas, but Congress lacks the courage to act. The speaker's agenda includes attempting to get Congress to act. If Congress does not act within the first 100 days of the speaker's administration, the speaker will take executive action because action is needed.

In the past 3 years, there has been a significant increase in illegal border crossings and a backlog of asylum cases. The speaker questions why the secretary deserves to keep his job, considering these issues. The secretary responds by acknowledging the problems and emphasizing the need for legislation to address the broken immigration system.

The speaker accuses the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of causing harm, citing record levels of illegal immigration, declining deportations, and increased fentanyl deaths. They also criticize the creation of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), claiming it colluded with social media companies to censor free speech. The speaker questions the DHS representative about a court opinion that labeled their actions as a massive attack on free speech. The representative denies involvement in censorship but admits to being aware of disinformation threats. The speaker challenges the representative on who determines what is false or inaccurate, highlighting the issue of government control over information. The representative denies the allegations, but the speaker insists that the court's findings are not disputed.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intention to defy orders from Secretary Kristi Noem. He explains that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions, and he plans to interpret directives in a way that aligns with his views. Wright mentions the challenges faced by his colleagues, particularly those at higher levels, who must navigate Noem's agenda. He also shares concerns about the administration's anti-trans stance, noting that his transgender colleagues are anxious about their future under Noem. Overall, Wright emphasizes the ability to filter and reinterpret orders to maintain stability within the department.

Secretaries can set departmental priorities but cannot dictate our actions. We ensure they don't interfere with our work. It's not personal; it's part of my role. The individual in charge lacks understanding of the Department of Homeland Security and wouldn't recognize its significance.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intention to defy Secretary Kristi Noem's orders, stating that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions. He emphasizes that there is significant room for interpretation of those priorities within the department. Wright describes the bureaucratic layers that filter directives, allowing him to navigate around Noem's agenda. He also shares concerns about the impact of Noem's conservative stance on his transgender colleagues, who are anxious about potential discrimination. Overall, Wright conveys a sense of disillusionment with the current leadership and the challenges faced by employees under Noem's administration.

Hello, friends. Recently, a Trump official issued a memorandum threatening local law enforcement with jail time if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration officials. However, there is no law requiring local officials to do so. Our state's resources should focus on state matters, not federal immigration enforcement. Local law enforcement should not act as agents for the Trump administration, which has previously lost in court trying to coerce states. I have no fear of the Trump administration. We will prioritize our state’s business and will not interfere with federal operations, but we will not carry out their demands. Thank you.

The Department of Homeland Security is failing to recognize critical issues. There’s a sense of frustration regarding the lack of awareness and responsiveness to the situation at hand. It's unacceptable for such important matters to be overlooked.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intention to defy Secretary Kristi Noem's orders. He believes that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions, and he plans to filter any directives he receives. Wright describes the bureaucratic process as layered, allowing for interpretation that can steer decisions away from Noem's agenda. He also shares concerns about the impact of Noem's conservative policies on his transgender colleagues, who are anxious about their job security. Overall, Wright conveys a sense of resistance to Noem's leadership and the challenges faced by his team in navigating her directives.

We are members of Congress here to meet with the acting secretary. We notified her in advance. You're denying us entry. What authority do you have to prevent members of Congress from fulfilling their oversight role? You claim we need an appointment or to be on a guest list. That's not how it's always been. Ninety-four members of Congress signed a letter requesting a meeting to ask a simple question. Your claim that she's unaware of the meeting is unacceptable. We should be allowed access to the Department of Education. We'll proceed to the visitors' entrance.

The speakers confirm retaliation for speaking out against Homeland Security officials. No one at Homeland Security has been disciplined, demoted, or fired for not complying with the DNA law. The speakers faced consequences like losing credentials and firearms. They were marginalized and their careers destroyed. One supervisor mentioned the agency's goal was to bankrupt, force resignation, or worse.

DHS is allegedly using public intimidation and considering arresting members of Congress who are fulfilling their legal and constitutional duty to conduct oversight. According to the speaker, members of Congress are legally required to be granted access to ICE and CBP facilities to conduct investigations and oversight. They cannot be legally inhibited from accessing these facilities. The speaker claims that DHS, Tom Homan, and Secretary Kristi Noem are the ones breaking the law, not members of Congress like Representative Robert Menendez. The speaker warns that if anyone lays a finger on representatives like Bonnie Watson Coleman, there will be consequences.

The speaker criticizes the Secretary's performance and accuses him of not providing answers. The Secretary responds by calling the implication despicable and defends the Department of Homeland Security. He also shares personal information about being the child of a Holocaust survivor. The speaker interrupts and asks for a response, but the chairman suggests moving on.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intent to defy orders from Secretary Kristi Noem. He believes that while secretaries can set departmental priorities, they cannot dictate actions, and he plans to filter her directives. Wright describes the challenges faced by his colleagues, particularly those at higher GS levels, who must navigate Noem's agenda. He criticizes her leadership, claiming she lacks understanding of her role and the department. Additionally, he notes concerns among his transgender colleagues regarding the administration's stance on LGBTQ issues. Wright emphasizes the importance of budget stability for their operations, indicating that budget cuts would severely impact their work.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intent to defy orders from Secretary Kristi Noem. He believes that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions, and he plans to filter her directives. Wright describes the bureaucratic process as akin to a septic tank, where orders are filtered through layers before reaching him. He also shares concerns about the impact of Noem's conservative policies on his transgender colleagues, who feel threatened by her appointment. Wright emphasizes that the real power lies with permanent staff, who will interpret priorities in ways that align with their views.

The speaker claims that the border is closed and secure, except due to Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican allies.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intention to defy orders from Secretary Kristi Noem. He believes that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions. Wright discusses how he and his colleagues can interpret and filter directives, likening it to a septic tank that processes information through various layers. He also shares concerns about Noem's conservative stance, particularly regarding LGBTQ colleagues, who are anxious about her appointment. Wright emphasizes that the real power lies with career civil servants, who can navigate and reinterpret the directives from political appointees.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intent to defy Secretary Kristi Noem's orders, stating that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions. He believes that the true power lies with permanent staff who can interpret and filter directives. Wright criticizes Noem, claiming she lacks understanding of her role and has appointed individuals who oppose the department's interests. He also highlights concerns among his transgender colleagues regarding Noem's conservative stance. Overall, he emphasizes the ability to navigate and reinterpret directives to maintain stability within the department.

The speaker questions the Secret Service's effectiveness, citing a shooting of Trump and a recent shooting attempt. They claim the Secret Service's current methods are not working and that whistleblowers have revealed the agency isn't following its own protocols. The speaker believes the core issue is a failure of leadership, not the agents themselves. They advocate for firing people, implementing new protocols, and ensuring the protection of Trump and attendees at his rallies. The speaker expresses a lack of confidence in the Secret Service's current protective measures.

I'm a platform services manager for the Department of Homeland Security. I'm not thrilled about Kristi Noem's appointment. The truth is, we don't let political appointees get in our way. It's my job to filter things. By the time marching orders get to me and below, we can steady the ship. I feel bad for the GS fifteens because they have to deal with the crazy stuff. They have to kiss ass and re-word ideas. DHS could fall on Noem's head, and she wouldn't even know it. The secretaries can set priorities, but they can't tell us what to do. If we don't agree with the priorities, there's a lot of room for interpretation. We can filter the marching orders, like a septic tank. Also, my trans colleagues are freaking out because this administration is super anti-trans.

Brandon Wright, a platform services manager at the Department of Homeland Security, expresses his intent to defy Secretary Kristi Noem's orders, stating that while secretaries can set priorities, they cannot dictate actions. He emphasizes that he and his colleagues will interpret these priorities in their own way. Wright describes the challenges faced by his team, particularly those at higher GS levels, who must navigate the demands of leadership while managing their own agendas. He also mentions concerns among his transgender colleagues regarding Noem's conservative stance. Overall, he conveys a sense of frustration with the current administration and its impact on the department's operations.

The speaker claims the U.S. president has fabricated a border crisis. They assert the president has stalled the government and harmed its workers for a "vanity project" called the wall. The speaker states this is a distraction from genuine problems.

The speaker states they were asked how they could smuggle a terrorist into the United States or return one to the United States. The speaker finds the question preposterous. They claim they don't know how they could smuggle someone into the U.S. and assert they lack the power to return anyone to the United States. The speaker states they are not going to do it.

During a short conflict, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officers were in the Pentagon, alongside other foreign military officers such as NATO officers from other countries including Britain. That week, the officers “barg[ed] into meetings,” gave orders, and made demands, enraging American Pentagon staff, and nobody did anything about it. The speaker describes this behavior as deeply unhealthy, arguing it leads to further problems when foreign officers are allowed to demand actions inside U.S. military headquarters. They state that, because of the weakness of U.S. leaders, predators in a foreign country were incited to take advantage of the U.S., and they emphasize the point is not “anti Israel.” The speaker’s central claim is that U.S. leaders—at the Pentagon and throughout the U.S. government—have a sacred duty to defend and represent the U.S. against potential threats from foreign countries as needed, and not “prostrate themselves before a foreign nation.” They argue that a government should not take orders from another, weaker government, and they say this situation “has been for a very long time” and is “not even pretending.”