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DHS Spending MILLIONS To Pay Off Pro-ICE Influencers!

2026-01-16 News & Politics
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The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly spending at least $8 million of a $100 million recruitment budget to pay social media influencers to promote the agency and normalize immigration enforcement to younger audiences. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that this is happening because the government has lost credibility with major podcasters and independent media figures, forcing the feds to rely on paid propaganda instead of organic support. Jimmy connects the influencer campaign to alleged civil rights abuses by ICE agents, saying positive messaging is meant to distract from unconstitutional detentions and aggressive tactics. Overall, the segment frames the strategy as proof of a collapsing narrative and growing public distrust of federal law enforcement and political institutions. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@chrlpolk 2026-01-16

Wonder where they got this idea from? 7k guesses, y’all!

95 7 replies
@bmxican69 2026-01-17

Tim Pool= Beanie netanyahu

72 3 replies
@BazookaTooth707 2026-01-16

WE the PEOPLE are funding our own demise

67 6 replies
@Dispicablecountry 2026-01-16

Joe Rogan , is a flipfloping liar, Andrew Schutz was a Isreal supporter, these people are full of 💩

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@frankie6756 2026-01-16

Bongino was reassigned

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@Agent-o7f 2026-01-17

The government will never stop finding ways to waiste my tax dollars.

32 1 replies
@bongasasa3895 2026-01-16

Only Lindsey Graham left in the room with Orange man! Very weird energy

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@syashadeed7552 2026-01-16

ICE is an Israeli creation.

18 1 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2026-01-16

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15 5 replies
@captaineveryman6589 2026-01-17

So, our TAX MONEY is paying for propaganda.

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