Most of what happens in D.C. is political theater, but every so often, the games cross a line into a genuine threat against the American people. Our leaders are sent there not to win cable news hits, but to perform the fundamental duties of governance. When they willingly sacrifice national security for a few fleeting political points, they are betraying the trust of every single citizen.

The most basic responsibilities of our government are not suggestions; they are sacred obligations. These duties include securing our borders, funding our law enforcement, and ensuring our first responders are ready for any disaster. To hold these core functions hostage is a stunning dereliction of duty, an act that places every American family in jeopardy.

And now, the leader of the Senate Democrats, Chuck Schumer, has announced he is ready to do just that.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“What’s happening in Minnesota is appalling—and unacceptable in any American city,” Schumer said. “Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE. I will vote no. Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.”

So let’s translate that political jargon for you. For the second time in less than a year, Chuck Schumer is willing to shut down the government, and he’s doing it, again, to protect criminal illegal aliens. It doesn’t matter to him how many Americans are hurt by the tidal wave of crime that has poured across our border. He couldn’t care less about the damage another shutdown will inflict on our country. His only priority is to protect the lawless—because Democrats depend on illegal aliens to win elections.

The Truth About the Minnesota ‘Protests’

So, what exactly are these “abuses of ICE” that Schumer finds so appalling? Federal agents in Minnesota were attempting to arrest an illegal immigrant named Jose Huerta-Chuma, a man with a violent criminal history in the United States. They were taking a dangerous man off our streets.

But so-called activists intervened. One woman blocked the street with her vehicle and attempted to ram an agent. Another activist, an ICU nurse named Alex Pretti, confronted Border Patrol agents. While the media (they always do, don’t they?) focuses on a video showing a phone in his hand, they conveniently ignore the official report that he was armed with a 9mm handgun and “violently resisted.” In fact, a photograph released by DHS shows the very pistol that was recovered from the scene. These are not peaceful protestors; they are agitators protecting a violent criminal.

Democrats Declare War on Law Enforcement

This stunning defense of criminality is part of a larger, more sinister agenda. Schumer’s cry to get “ICE out of Minnesota NOW” is not just rhetoric; it is a declaration of war on the brave men and women who enforce our laws.

This is a coordinated party-wide effort. Senators Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla are whipping votes to defund DHS, and a growing list of Democrats are falling in line. Their demands for “reform” include hamstringing agents by requiring warrants for street arrests and even banning them from wearing masks. Think about that for a second. Democrats want to paint a target on the backs of federal agents and their families, all to appease the radical Left.

Putting Americans Last

While Democrats work tirelessly to undermine our laws, the safety of everyday Americans is treated as nothing more than collateral damage. Their reckless shutdown threat would have devastating consequences far beyond immigration enforcement.

This is not a budget dispute. This is a battle for the future of our country. It is a choice between a nation of laws and a nation of chaos. This November, patriots have a duty to respond. We must swarm the polls and vote these Democrats out of office forever.

Key Takeaways

• Democrats are threatening a government shutdown to shield criminal illegal aliens.
• The Minnesota ‘protests’ involved armed agitators protecting a known felon.
• This shutdown gambit jeopardizes critical funding for FEMA and the Coast Guard.
• This political strategy is a calculated power play ahead of the midterm elections.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Axios