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SWAMP REPUBLICANS Block Trump's ICE Funding as Shutdown Looms - RINOs Side with Democrats AGAIN

Gary FranchiJanuary 21, 2026348 views
SWAMP REPUBLICANS Block Trump's ICE Funding as Shutdown Looms - RINOs Side with Democrats AGAIN
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Just as President Trump's second-term deportation machine is ready to roll, establishment Republicans are once again stabbing America First patriots in the back by blocking critical ICE funding alongside their Democrat allies.

Republican Representatives Tim Burchett and Andy Harris - two supposed "conservatives" - are now questioning Department of Homeland Security funding that would give ICE the resources needed to remove millions of illegal aliens from our communities. Meanwhile, the radical Progressive Caucus is predictably opposing any ICE funding without their woke "guardrails" to protect criminal aliens.

This unholy alliance between RINOs and open-borders Democrats couldn't come at a worse time. With a government shutdown deadline rapidly approaching, these swamp creatures are playing games with national security while President Trump is trying to deliver on his mandate from the American people.

Deep State Sabotage in Real Time

Let's be crystal clear about what's happening here: The administrative state and their congressional allies are attempting to kneecap Trump's deportation agenda before it even gets started. They know that without proper funding, ICE can't execute the largest deportation operation in American history that Trump promised voters.

"This is exactly the kind of deep state resistance we expected," said one immigration expert who requested anonymity. "They'll use procedural games and budget tricks to undermine the will of the American people."

The Progressive Caucus wants to handcuff ICE with so-called "guardrails" - code for protecting their precious illegal alien voting base. But what's inexcusable is Republicans like Burchett and Harris giving Democrats cover by questioning funding for our immigration enforcement.

Where Are the Real Conservatives?

While Trump fights to secure our border and remove criminal aliens, these fair-weather Republicans are more concerned with playing politics than protecting American communities. They ran on Trump's coattails in 2024, but now they're showing their true colors when it counts.

Patriots elected Trump with a clear mandate: secure the border and deport illegals. Anyone standing in the way - Republican or Democrat - is standing against the American people. The question is: will enough real conservatives step up to fund Trump's deportation agenda, or will the swamp win again?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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BorderSecurityNowVerifiedJan 21, 2026
I live 30 miles from the Mexican border and see the crisis firsthand every day. These politicians in DC have no clue what we're dealing with down here while they play politics with our safety.
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedJan 22, 2026
This is exactly why we need to primary every single RINO in 2024. They campaigned on securing the border and now they're stabbing us in the back when it matters most.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Couldn't agree more. I'm keeping a list of every Republican who votes against this funding.
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SmallTownAmericanVerifiedJan 22, 2026
My small town has been overrun because of weak border policies. We elected Republicans to fix this mess, not make it worse by siding with Democrats.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedJan 22, 2026
Can someone explain how blocking ICE funding helps anyone? I genuinely don't understand the Republican opposition here when border security should be our top priority.
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FreedomFighter1776VerifiedJan 23, 2026
The uniparty is real folks. There's barely any difference between establishment Republicans and Democrats when push comes to shove.
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TrumpTrain2024VerifiedJan 23, 2026
DRAIN THE SWAMP! President Trump was right about the establishment Republicans all along.
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MAGA_PatriotVerifiedJan 23, 2026
He warned us about this exact scenario. The swamp is deeper than we thought.
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AngryVoter2024VerifiedJan 23, 2026
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised. Time to vote out every single Republican who opposed this funding in the primaries.