Were America’s Scientists Targeted? plus One‑Third of Voters Say Deport Them All & Newsom's Migrant Machine

About this episode

The episode discusses the investigation into missing U.S. scientists, public opinion on illegal immigration, and recent ICE arrests, along with a blocked redistricting referendum in Virginia.

1. Missing or Dead U.S. Scientists The FBI is investigating multiple cases involving deaths or disappearances of scientists tied to sensitive U.S. research facilities (e.g., NASA, Los Alamos). Around 10 cases are referenced. FBI, DOE, and other agencies are coordinating. No confirmed link between cases, but public speculation and conspiracy theories are widespread. President Trump is quoted as calling the issue “serious” but possibly coincidental. Some lawmakers suggest possible foreign adversary involvement (China, Russia, Iran), though no evidence is presented . 2. Public Opinion on Illegal Immigration (Polling Data) Immigration opinions are more divided than media narratives suggest . ~31% of voters say all illegal immigrants should be deported . ~60% support deporting illegal immigrants convicted of serious crimes . Very small percentages support deporting: Long-term non-criminal immigrants Those brought to the U.S. as children Sharp party-line differences : Majority of Republicans favor mass deportation. Democrats and independents mostly focus on criminals only. 3. ICE Arrests and Crimes by Illegal Immigrants DHS highlights arrests of illegal immigrants convicted…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Ferguson

Topics covered

• scientists deaths
• illegal immigration
• public opinion
• ICE arrests
• Virginia redistricting

Keywords

• scientists
• FBI
• illegal immigration
• ICE arrests
• Virginia redistricting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI, DOE, DHS

Places: Virginia, China, Russia, Iran

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