The Left has gone insane. They love seeing the GOP fail.
And this Democrat congressman was caught gloating on live TV over this Republican’s misfortune.
In a stunning display of left-wing glee, Democrat Congressman Jamie Raskin couldn’t hide his excitement over the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Appearing on MS NOW’s All In Thursday night, Raskin practically celebrated what he sees as a victory against tough immigration enforcement. This comes amid ongoing battles over border security, where conservatives have long pushed for stronger measures to protect American communities.
Host Chris Hayes kicked things off by asking the Maryland Democrat for his take on the breaking news. Raskin didn’t hold back, diving straight into his satisfaction with the shake-up at DHS.
It’s no secret that Noem, a no-nonsense Republican from South Dakota, has been a thorn in the side of open-borders advocates. Her removal is being hailed by the left as a step toward dismantling what they call overly aggressive policies.
“Well, there’s a little bit of exhilaration, and satisfaction that we were able to, move things in this way,” Raskin stated.
He quickly pivoted to sob stories, claiming none of this revives the lives lost under her watch. But let’s be real – conservatives argue that strong ICE operations are essential to stopping the flood of illegal crossings that endanger everyone, including migrants themselves.
Raskin hammered on about supposed “profound damage” inflicted during Noem’s tenure. He pointed fingers at ICE leadership, blaming it for what he described as needless harm.
This narrative fits the Democrat playbook: paint border enforcers as villains while ignoring the chaos caused by weak policies that invite cartels and traffickers to exploit our southern frontier.
“Of course none of it brings back Renee Good or Alex Pretti,” Raskin added, invoking specific tragedies to tug at heartstrings. Yet, right-leaning voices counter that without firm action from leaders like Noem, far more lives would be at risk from unchecked illegal immigration, drugs, and crime spilling over into American towns.
He didn’t stop there, railing against “dozens of injuries and deaths, under her leadership of ICE.” Raskin demanded a complete overhaul, calling the current setup a “clear and present danger” to those caught in what he termed “dragnet policies.”
Raskin also spotlighted a massive $220 million contract for PR ads, slamming it as wasteful and corrupt. This is the kind of government spending that infuriates everyday Americans tired of seeing their tax dollars funneled into slick campaigns while borders remain porous. Noem’s critics on the left are using this to pile on, but conservatives question if it’s just a smokescreen to distract from real security failures.
“And she’s done profound damage that we still need to be working on,” Raskin continued, tying it all back to his push for change. He argued that these policies not only harm migrants but also squander public funds on self-promotion. Right populists, however, defend such investments if they promote awareness of border threats and deter illegal entries.
“I mean, you know, there have been dozens of injuries and deaths, under her leadership of ICE, and we need to turn that situation around,” he said, repeating his call for reform.
Raskin escalated his attack, labeling the PR deal a “corrupt bargain” that demands full scrutiny. He echoed his colleague Rep. Joe Neguse’s demands from the day before, insisting on a top-to-bottom probe.
“That corrupt bargain deal needs to be invested from top to bottom as my colleague Joe Neguse was saying yesterday in questioning,” Raskin declared
“We need to investigate the entire thing. And the taxpayers have got to get their money back,” he added, pounding the table on fiscal responsibility.
“But it is riddled with corruption over there,” Raskin charged, broadening his assault on DHS as a whole.
“And then, you know, I raised the question yesterday of dozens of cases where federal judges have corruption of Homeland security for lying in affidavits and testimony before the court,” he said, misstating slightly but driving home his point. This accusation fuels the left’s narrative of a rogue agency, but right-leaning analysts see it as part of a broader effort to hamstring immigration cops.
“All of that has got to end. All of that’s got to stop,” Raskin concluded, wrapping up his tirade with a demand for sweeping changes.
