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EXPOSED: Schumer's DHS Shutdown is Pure THEATER – ICE Already Funded Through 2029

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026149 views
EXPOSED: Schumer's DHS Shutdown is Pure THEATER – ICE Already Funded Through 2029
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Six days. That's how long Chuck Schumer and his Democrat cronies have held America's homeland security hostage in what may be the most cynical political stunt in recent memory. But here's the bombshell fact the mainstream media won't tell you: ICE is already funded through 2029.

Read that again, Patriots. Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn't need new funding – it has four years of funding locked and loaded. So why exactly did Democrats shut down the Department of Homeland Security?

The answer will make your blood boil. This isn't about budget disputes or fiscal responsibility. Democrats deliberately shut down DHS to ground TSA agents, sideline the Coast Guard, freeze FEMA operations, and leave Americans vulnerable to natural disasters and terrorist threats – all so they could manufacture political pain and blame President Trump.

The Real Numbers Democrats Don't Want You to See

Secretary Kristi Noem went on national television and delivered the facts that have Democrats scrambling for cover. Under Trump's leadership, DHS has stopped enough lethal drug doses to have killed 1.7 billion people in just twelve months. Over 1,000 known and suspected terrorists have been arrested. Over 80 Iranian nationals apprehended.

But here's the kicker: the estimated number of unvetted individuals who entered under Biden ranges from 15 to 20 million – a gap of 5 million people they cannot even account for. Think about that. Democrats are throwing a tantrum over an agency that's already funded while millions of unknown individuals roam freely across America.

"Americans can choose the Democrats' mass migration and infiltration of criminals and terrorists, or they can choose President Trump who is making the country safe and affordable again."

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the Democrat shutdown "irresponsible and despicable." Frankly, she's being too polite.

Tom Homan Proves the System Works When Democrats Get Out of the Way

Border Czar Tom Homan traveled to Tim Walz's Minnesota and showed exactly how cooperation saves lives and resources. After sitting down with the governor and local officials, more jails in that state are now cooperating with ICE than ever before.

The math is simple: one agent can process an arrest safely inside a cooperative jail. Without cooperation, it takes twelve agents on the street to do the same job. Democrats know this. They just don't care.

While Brandon Johnson in Chicago and every sanctuary city mayor would rather release violent offenders than let Trump succeed, Patriots across America are asking the obvious question: What exactly is your safety worth to the Democrat Party? The answer is becoming crystal clear – absolutely nothing.

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Gary Franchi

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

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BorderStateResidentVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
I live 30 miles from the border and can tell you ICE agents are still out there doing their jobs every day. My neighbor works for ICE and he's never mentioned any funding issues.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
This is EXACTLY what I've been saying! Schumer is just putting on a show for his base while knowing full well that ICE operations won't be affected. Pure political theater to make Republicans look bad.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
You nailed it! They always pull this stuff right before elections.
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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Wait, so ICE is funded through 2029? Why isn't this being reported by mainstream media? This completely changes the narrative about the shutdown impacting border security.
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NewsSkepticVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Because it doesn't fit their agenda! They want people to think Republicans are hurting border security.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Schumer is such a fraud! Thanks for exposing the truth here.