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Let’s See Negotiation, Not Capitulation, On Police Reform (By Michael Letts)

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 (Originally appeared in CNS News.) It doesn’t come as any surprise that the Democrats have started pushing police reform again (if they ever stopped) following the death of Tyre Nichols. They have never been people who don’t take advantage of heightened emotions following a tragedy. Allowing  people to process events and make an informed decision does not seem to be an option. What is nice to see is that some members of Congress seem to … Read more

The Supreme Court Could Be Taking a Second Look At the Case To Reinstate Donald Trump (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts weighs the possibility of the Supreme Court deciding to look into the former President. Despite all the legal issues surrounding him, former President Donald Trump could have one thing working in his favor this week – the Supreme Court. A report from MSN reveals that the members of SCOTUS are considering hearing a lawsuit that surrounds election claims from the former President. The Brunson v. Adams suit notes that lawmakers failed … Read more

Why Don’t We Hear Stories About Guns Protecting People? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on CNSNews If you simply listen to the evening news lately, it may sound like the country has gone crazy with everyone shooting one another. Every time an innocent person is killed and especially when groups of innocent people are shot or killed, the media is there decrying the weapons used to kill rather than blaming the person who pulled the trigger..) Democrat politicians race each other to find a microphone and call … Read more

There Needs to Be a Better Warning System in Place for Would-Be “Active Shooters” (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains how justice failed the victims of the Michigan State shooting this week – and what can be done about it. Earlier this week, a tragic “active shooter” event took place in Michigan State, with gunman Anthony Dwayne McRae taking the lives of three students and injuring five others. He would later take his own life. While there are questions as to how the shooting take place, it’s what happened … Read more

Joe Biden Says for America to “Finish the Job on Police Reform” (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in FrontPageMagazine.) I still remember when President Biden noted months ago how important it was to “fund the police”, after so many – including himself – had unfairly decried their actions over the past couple of years. And yesterday, during his State of the Union address, he tried to make that call again, noting that America needs to “finish the job on police reform.” “I know most cops and their families are good, … Read more

Why Is the FBI Attacking Christians? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts takes a closer look at the Bureau’s actions. The FBI’s behavior is under fire, and for many reasons. A new report on Fox News indicates that it could be singling out Christians for excessive investigation.  This internal document  from the Bureau’s office in Richmond, Virginia, noting that it tried to look into “radical traditionalist Catholics and their ideology.” Former FBI agent and whistleblower Kyle Seraphin, , appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show last week to … Read more

Police Attacked Again With Maryland Double Shooting (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts demands police funding support following the devastating attack. A 24-year old man has been apprehended following a shooting of two police officers this past Wednesday, with one currently on life support. The officers were responding to reports of a person in crisis when they came face to face with David Emory Linthicum, who fired upon them. Following Linthicum’s arrest, this leads to questions surrounding violence against police officers. Recently, police … Read more

CBP would rather detain and fine citizens than stop illegals (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in WND.) If you are an illegal migrant coming into the United States, you are virtually welcomed. In some case, Customs and Border Patrol will simply tell you to be back at a certain time for a hearing and then let you go. They may even put you up in a nice hotel. However, if you are a United States citizen returning home from Mexico by car, and you happen to get into … Read more

Memphis: The problem’s not the police. It’s the system. (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) What happened to Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee is an absolute tragedy. Five officers beating down this young man to the point that he did not survive these injuries is absolutely unforgivable.  As a result, these “officers” (I can’t even consider them in the same league as our hardworking men and women in blue) will be dealt with accordingly, the same as if they were professionals or blue-collar workers.  Justice will be … Read more

Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Leaves Law Enforcement Questions (Guest: Michael Letts)

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InVest USA’s Michael Letts takes a closer look at the latest commentary from the President. Tuesday’s SOTU address by President Joe Biden left a lot of questions in its wake – especially surrounding police officers. The President called for America to “finish the job on police reform,” just days following the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. To further push the initiative, Biden  even invited Tyre’s family. “I know most cops and their families are … Read more

Where’s the Outrage at the Death of This Innocent Man? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNSNews.) While the nation has watched Memphis and the crimes of certain law enforcement officers there, it continues to ignore what is happening to other policemen across the nation. In Selma, California, the police department had its first officer killed in the line of duty. He wasn’t killed in an accident or some other mishap. This police officer was trying to do his job “to protect and serve” and he was ambushed … Read more

President Biden Has a Lot On His Plate With the Latest State of the Union (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the upcoming address. As President Joe Biden prepares for his next State of the Union, many domestic questions still require a truthful answer. The state of police and rising crime rates across many cities. What’s happening with inflation and a potential recession that could take place this year. And concerns surrounding COVID-19, and how mandated vaccinations have cost so many jobs (particularly those that refused to take them). All the … Read more

Lightfoot’s soft-on-crime approach comes back to haunt her (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) As the Chicago mayoral primary election approaches in April, the candidates are looking to defeat incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot. They have apparently found her Achilles heel… crime. Chicago Police statistics aren’t something Lightfoot can trumpet as a success. During her time in office, crime is up 19 percent in the city. Murders have increased 20 percent since 2018, and shootings are up 19 percent. Motor vehicle thefts saw the largest increase of … Read more

If Police Don’t Support Police, Who Will? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in CNS News.) On National Law Enforcement Day, the Golden Valley (MN) Police Department displayed the “Thin Blue Line” flag on its Facebook page. Most people considered it an appropriate recognition of law enforcement officers and the danger they face to “serve and protect.” You can no longer find that image on the page. Police Chief Virgil Green went so far as apologizing for its use. “While the post was intended to thank … Read more

The Death of Tyre Nichols Is Opening Up More Controversy Against Police – When They Need Their Funding the Most (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the brutal situation that occurred with the 29-year old shows a bigger problem against police officers that isn’t entirely warranted. Over the weekend, Memphis has called out against five angry, inexperienced officers who beat down Tyre Nichols, who died hours later from his injuries. Meanwhile, at the same time, demonstrators are calling for all police to be punished. But is that truly the answer? Law enforcement veteran Michael … Read more

Why Would Retired LAPD Officers Want to Return? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on Front Page Mag.) Understaffing and increasing crime – what could possibly go wrong? Having escaped the dangers of a job where they aren’t appreciated and their lives were in danger, why would retired police officers want to return to uniform? It’s not as if things have gotten better for police, especially Los Angeles Police, in the past few years. If it had, government officials wouldn’t want them to return. Yet, that is … Read more

President Joe Biden Wants Police To Learn To “Shoot To Stop” Rather Than “Shoot To Kill” – But It’s Not That Simple (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Alongside fellow law experts, InVest USA’s Michael Letts explains why the President’s comments are a bit off. President Joe Biden made some interesting comments surrounding police officers over the weekend, questioning the idea of “shoot to kill” with certain suspects. “When I was coming up as a kid, cops were required to learn to shoot to kill. Well, you ought to be able to shoot to stop,” the President noted in a recent White House … Read more

New York Can’t Take Migrants, So Who Can? (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in NewsMax.) New York City, in terms of its politics and worldview, is more than blue; it’s deep-blue. Gotham claims to be progressive, opening, and welcoming, but recently showed itself to be racist. That is, if it’s to be judged by its own standards. Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, recently traveled to the Mexican border city of El Paso, Texas and announced “there is no room in New York” for busloads of migrants being … Read more

Illinois’s new SAFE-T Act is going lenient on criminals – and that’s bad news for our police officers (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) I’m really trying to figure out what Illinois officials are thinking when it comes to their newly passed SAFE-T act.  SAFE-T stands for Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today, and it has a number of provisions in place that make things a little more lenient in certain areas for defendants and criminals. Here are a couple of examples. First off, defendants are no longer immediately considered flight risks, no matter what … Read more

“Cop City” Violence Takes a Turn When a House Democratic Leader’s Daughter Is Arrested for Alleged Assault On a Police Officer (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts ponders if politics will be involved in the ongoing battle against police officers. Violence has been getting out of hand after the death of an armed activist in Atlanta by the hands of police officers has led to rioting in the streets, with many calling for the end to “Cop City.” But now an interesting twist has taken place, with a House Democratic Whip’s daughter joining the fray. Fox News … Read more

2023 Started Off On the Wrong Foot For This Rookie Officer (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Magazine.) Struck by a machete ….. How did the Jihadist who swung it get into our country to begin with? Imagine starting a job and having quite simply the worst day you possibly can. A customer comes in and completely berates you while you’re learning the ropes; a boss ends up chewing out employees over lackluster performance; or something simply goes wrong with the business itself, such as uncontrollable weather … Read more

Ron DeSantis’ Latest Actions Prove That Some States Acted Harshly Against Police Officers With COVID-19 (Guest: Michael Letts)

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New York still has yet to apologize to the thousands it fired following the start of the pandemic, according to the law enforcement veteran. While some states are being cautious about potential new COVID variants, Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that Floridians won’t have to be concerned about mandated masks and vaccines. Earlier this week, DeSantis called on state lawmakers to continue penalizing companies that require employees to take COVID-19 precautions, including taking a … Read more

Does the Joe Biden Situation Call For a Military Tribunal? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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It’s been days since documents were discovered in  President Joe Biden home, but the debate continues as to how they got there – and, more importantly, who’s taking action in terms of an investigation. Republicans have already formed a special counsel with Attorney General Merrick Garland, along with the FBI, Oversight Committee and Department of Justice. But will real justice be served? Michael Letts doesn’t believe so, noting that a “fair, unbiased, equal standard investigation” into … Read more

How many murders does Portland need before it stops spitting on police? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) Some people have to learn things the hard way.  A case in point is Portland, Oregon.  The politicians continue making poor decisions when it comes to public safety, and the city residents continue voting them back into office. Now those decisions are weighing heavily on the city, but it is going to be hard for the politicians to walk them back, particularly because they will search desperately for a way to do … Read more

Police Have Had Enough. And Are Quitting. (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Frontpage Mag.) Last year was a rough year for people who lived in Democrat-controlled cities like New York City, San Diego, and Chicago. The liberal governments voters put in place showed that they don’t know how to keep citizens safe. Activism and a soft-on-crime approach to crime prevention backfired on them endangering their lives and property. Crime rose dramatically in these liberal cities last year, and when the politicians in charge turned … Read more

President Biden’s Been Keeping Classified Documents, So Why Isn’t Justice Being Served? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the uncovered documents, as well as the FBI’s inability to act in the same way they did with former President Donald Trump. Just months after former President Donald Trump found his Mar-a-Lago estate under invasion for classified documents by the FBI, a number of them are starting to turn up at President Joe Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Delaware. So far, Biden’s lawyer has confirmed three sets of documents being … Read more

Defund the Police Is Still Hurting Our Officers Two Years Later (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A new article explains how officers are still feeling the crunch from the protests, not to mention the lack of support from leadership. Two years after hundreds of thousands of people – including certain politicians – called for the defunding of police officers, the effects are still being felt afterwards. And we’re not just talking with a decrease in officers walking the streets and a lack of funding, but in support for those that continue … Read more

Police departments are trying something new to bring in new recruits (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on American Thinker.) The past couple of years have been rough for police officers.  We’ve seen thousands unfairly fired from their jobs because of refusal to take an unproven vaccine.  We’ve seen many take retirement — and even commit suicide — in the face of ongoing pressure from those who lived for nothing more than to “defund the police.”  And we’ve seen thousands of dollars wiped away from their budget, leaving them with little to no … Read more

President Joe Biden’s Proposed Border Solution Will Create Further Problems For Battered Patrol Officers (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the President’s solution is anything but. After going back and forth for the past few months on whether he would have a proper solution for the ongoing border crisis, President Joe Biden believes he has something figured out. Yesterday, he revealed a plan that would see Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans turned away from the border, noting, “Do not, do not just show up at the border. Stay where you are … Read more

Philly Hit 500 Homicides in ’22 — Where are the Prosecutions? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in NewsMax.) The City of Brotherly Love is disappearing under a wave of virtually uncontrolled violence. According to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer, the city recently hit homicide number 500 in 2022. This marks the second year in a row is the second year in a row Philly has hit that dismal mark. Not only are citizens killing each other. The killings, together with all-around violence, is driving people and businesses away from one … Read more

Washington State is coming for your guns (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in American Thinker.) Now that Oregon narrowly passed some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the country this past election, should it be any surprise that Washington wants to follow suit? Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, both Democrats, have announced three new measures they plant to pursue during next year’s legislative session. “We know we can act. We know we should act. And we know we will … Read more

Illinois’ SAFE-T Act Is Actually Unsafe (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes that its provisions are dangerous for police officers and crime victims. Illinois’ new reform bill has just been activated, but many law officials in the state are questioning its wisdom. The bill is known as Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today, or SAFE-T for short. It has a number of “relaxed” rules in place. For instance, a would-be defendant can actually leave home for 48 hours without electronic monitoring … Read more

Illegal Immigrant Wounds Police Officer (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes the Biden administration needs to bring fundamental change to protect our borders. Though many were celebrating the ringing in of the New Year over the weekend, others were busy risking their lives to protect others. A report from the New York Post confirmed that an officer performing his first day of duty in New York came under attack by someone with a machete – just blocks away from the yearly Times … Read more

New DOJ Report Digs Deep into Police Interactions – Finds Positive News (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Over the past couple of years, many people have been painting police officers negatively, even getting to the point that they supported ”defund the police” campaigns. But a new report from the US Department of Justice recently revealed some new data indicating how these attacks ae unwarranted. According to Lawenforcementtoday’s recent article, the report indicates that, based on Gallup data, “An estimated 40 million U.S. residents age 16 or older, or about 17 percent of the … Read more

San Francisco Dying: A City In a Death Spiral (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published on Front Page Magazine.) You may have heard the phrase, “Get woke, go broke.” It has become a common phrase in the past few years, mainly because it keeps proving itself true. San Francisco is a prime example of the death spiral going broke puts cities, businesses, and people into. The city has long been a bastion of liberalism. When it became fashionable after the death of George Floyd to defund the police, … Read more

Police Departments Are Trying To Bring In New Recruits With Bonuses – But Did It Really Need To Come To This? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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More work can be done, especially for officers that have been on duty. With “defund the police” doing a heavy damage to police departments across the United States, some communities are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to bringing on new recruits to join the ranks. The New York Times recently reported that several cities have initiated recruitment programs to bring new officers on board, including bonuses worth tens of thousands of dollars, as … Read more

Want a Perfect Example of Why Police Officers are Discouraged? (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in Front Page Magazine.) Two years ago, Kamari Pleasant received probation for a felony gun case in Cook County, Illinois. It is home to Chicago where some of toughest gun laws are in place. Yet, somehow that young man was given probation. That usually wouldn’t be a problem. If the prosecutor and police looked at the circumstances and discovered extenuating circumstances that would justify leniency, that’s wonderful. In Pleasant’s case, police allegedly found … Read more

Thanks to Elon, the FBI has a lot to answer for (By Michael Letts)

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Originally published in American Thinker.) Things have not been good for the Federal Bureau of Investigation this year. Thanks to its new owner Elon Musk, the “Twitter Files” have been making the rounds, revealing just what kind of relationship the social media giant has with the bureau. Apparently the two had “constant and pervasive” communications, with the FBI treating Twitter as a “subsidiary.” In other words, they were making note of accounts and tweets that needed to … Read more

Do Your Local Elected Officials Need Encouragement To Fight Crime? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts challenges local officials to fight crime. But do others needs challenging? In the face of a growing crime wave in the city of New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has assigned a temporary police superintendent to lend a hand until she can get someone permanent in 2023. But that may not be enough to account for her own actions. Fox News is reporting that New Orleans Captain Michelle Woodfork will become the … Read more

The “Twitter Files” Have Revealed an Interesting Tie-In With the FBI – And It’s Likely To Lead To Subpoenas

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why things continue to look worse for the bureau as 2022 comes to a close. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been under scrutiny for most of 2022, mainly due to its actions from the raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Now, however, some interesting “Twitter files” have revealed something that gives Republicans even more fuel to go after the bureau. A report from The Epoch Times indicates that, … Read more

Senate Passes Military Spending, Will the Police Follow? (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts is hopeful for what comes in the future, at a time when police officers need the support. The U.S. Senate has provided a rather large present to military spending right before the holidays – and left hope that the police will see similar relief in the future. The Epoch Times recently reported that the Senate has passed a military spending bill called the National Defense Authorization Act, which calls for the … Read more

Democratic Rep. Cori Bush’s Bill For Private Security Sends Mixed Messages About Her Push To “Defund the Police” (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts provides his two cents on the representative’s high spending for protection in the face of removing funds from law enforcement agencies. It’s interesting to see certain representatives spend a great deal of money on personal protection after making an effort to assure that certain police departments don’t have the money they so desperately need. Fox News recently reported that progressive Democrat Rep. Cori Bush, who has spent a great deal of … Read more

Oregon’s Permit-Requiring Measure Could Be Too Much For Its Own Police Officers (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The Gun Owners of America spokesman explains why the state’s police departments could face a real struggle if Measure 114 were to pass. Ever since late October, Oregon has been trying to push Measure 114, a law that would ban the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds, and require a permit for any sort of gun purchase. But little did it realize just how much it could hamper its own police force. Speaking … Read more

Measure 114 Could Very Well Become a Problem For Oregon’s Police – And That Isn’t Good News When It Comes To Its Increased Crime Rate (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the measure needs a closer look before more trouble brews in the state. Oregon’s strict attempts to introduce a “protective” gun law could very well drive up the criminal activity – going against the very nature of what state officials had in mind. In late October, the state introduced Measure 114, a law that would not only require a permit to purchase firearms, but would also ban the … Read more

Eric Adams’ latest screw-up in New York City (By: Michael Letts)

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(Originally appeared in American Thinker.) Things are rough for the New York Police Department right now.  Over the past year, thousands of officers have left the force either by quitting or retiring, leaving a void in a city facing a major crime wave that still requires some form of solution. You’d think Mayor Eric Adams would be more concerned about hiring officers and first responders, who could make a difference on the streets.  Instead, he just issued a … Read more

A Massive Number of Migrants Just Illegally Crossed the Border In Texas – and Shows Just How Much Support Border Patrols Truly Need (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why President Biden needs to stop brushing off what’s happening at our borders. Just days after President Joe Biden dismissed the opportunity to take a closer look at the U.S./Mexico border in Arizona, a massive number of migrants managed to cross over into the United States elsewhere. Fox News reports that hundreds of migrants made their way into El Paso illegally, with their numbers totaling over 2,500. This comes on … Read more

A New Video Reveals Potential Details Surrounding the Effectiveness of the Vaccine – and More Importantly, The Need For It (Guest: Michael Letts)

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A New Video Reveals Potential Details Surrounding the Effectiveness of the Vaccine – and More Importantly, The Need For It (Guest: Michael Letts) Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts questions why certain governments required a vaccine to be taken by first responders and police officers. Even though it’s been over two years since the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the effects surrounding it are still reeling within this country – especially when it comes to … Read more

President Biden’s Refusal To Visit the U.S./Mexico Border Confirms Just How Little Border Agents Mean To Him (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Despite his administration saying otherwise, the message seems loud and clear for law enforcement. For months now, President Joe Biden has shown a great deal of disdain for U.S. Border agents, even threatening to prosecute them months ago for a “whipping” incident even without proof of the incident. But a recent dismissal during his visit to Arizona seems to confirm his lack of respect for them. According to this report from Fox News, Biden opted to … Read more

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