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PENCE SLAMS Democrats: Blocking DHS Funding 'UNCONSCIONABLE' as Terror Threats Mount

Gary FranchiMarch 19, 2026249 views
PENCE SLAMS Democrats: Blocking DHS Funding 'UNCONSCIONABLE' as Terror Threats Mount
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Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling out Democrats for their reckless obstruction of Department of Homeland Security funding, labeling their actions "unconscionable" as America faces mounting security threats both domestically and internationally.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Pence didn't mince words about the left's dangerous political games. While Iran launches aggressive strikes and terror threats loom over American communities, Democrats are more concerned with blocking President Trump's America First security agenda than protecting the homeland.

"It's unconscionable that Democrats would hold up critical funding for our nation's security apparatus at a time when we're facing serious threats at home and abroad," Pence stated, highlighting the stark difference between Republicans who prioritize national security and Democrats who prioritize partisan resistance.

"The American people deserve leaders who will put their safety first, not politicians who weaponize the budget process for political theater."

This latest Democrat obstruction comes as the Trump-Vance administration works tirelessly to secure our borders and protect American families. Under Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership, DHS is finally getting back to its core mission after four disastrous years of Biden's open-border policies that left our nation vulnerable to infiltration by criminals and potential terrorists.

The timing couldn't be worse for Democrats to play politics. With Iranian aggression escalating and terror cells potentially embedded within the millions of illegal immigrants Biden allowed to flood across our borders, every day without full DHS funding puts American lives at risk.

Patriots across the country are watching as Democrats once again prove they care more about resisting Trump than protecting the American people. Their "resistance at all costs" mentality is now literally putting national security on the chopping block.

While establishment Republicans like Pence may have had their differences with President Trump, even they recognize the dangerous game Democrats are playing with American lives. The question remains: how long will the American people tolerate a Democrat party that consistently puts partisan politics ahead of basic security?

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Gary Franchi

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

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ConstitutionalConservativeVerified1 days ago
The federal government's PRIMARY job is to protect our citizens. Everything else is secondary!
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BorderStateResidentVerified10 hours ago
Living in Arizona, I see firsthand what happens when border security isn't properly funded. My local sheriff's department is stretched thin and they desperately need federal support.
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TexasConservativeVerified1 hours ago
Same situation here in Texas. Our communities are paying the price for Washington's dysfunction.
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TaxpayerFirstVerified1 hours ago
Pence is absolutely right - this is unconscionable. We fund billions for foreign aid but can't properly fund our own homeland security?
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ReaganRepublicanVerified1 hours ago
Can someone explain why the Democrats are blocking this funding specifically? What's their stated reason beyond just opposing everything?
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with backbone calling out these Dems! How can they justify putting politics over our national security when threats are literally at our doorstep?
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedjust now
Exactly right. As someone who served overseas, this partisan game-playing with security funding is infuriating.