Trump’s ICE Stockpiling Weapons Should Alarm Everyone
Data released by Senator Adam Schiff’s office reveals that private arms manufacturers have secured lucrative contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, amassing substantial stockpiles of military-style equipment. This buildup, amounting to at least $144 million in weapons and ammunition during the first year of the Trump administration, indicates a significant expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) firepower. This trend, reminiscent of post-9/11 bureaucratic growth, suggests a future where these agencies become increasingly armed and less constrained, effectively building a heavily-armed domestic police force.
John Q. Hosedrinker