The man who set the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence on fire on Sunday morning has been identified.
Police arrested a suspect on Sunday. His name is Cody Balmer, he’s 38 years-old and he lives near the governor’s mansion.
Balmer torched the governor’s residence during Passover. Shapiro is Jewish.
Times Now reported: During a news conference, police confirmed that Balmer scaled fences, evaded state troopers, and ignited the fire.
He was arrested in the Harrisburg area shortly after Governor Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated. Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo stated that forthcoming charges will include attempted murder, terrorism, attempted arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person. Authorities have not yet released Balmer’s photo.
Balmer may have been angry that the government seized and sold his property.
We are not publishing photos of the arsonist until we can confirm.
Police have just arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer from Harrisburg in connection with the arson attack and attempted homicide against Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family.
Legacy media will now ignore this story because Balmer doesn’t fit their leftist narrative. pic.twitter.com/UR9AO004hx
Balmer has one photo of himself pointing a gun at a camera. We know this because he was wearing the same shirt in a different photo on his facebook page.
Cody Balmer is pictured with his children and partner.
America First Legal founder and Trump advisor Stephen MIller
All 15 counties in Arizona have now started reviewing and cleaning their voter rolls to remove noncitizens, including nearly 50,000 voters who registered without showing proof of U.S. citizenship.
The lawsuit was filed by America First Legal (AFL) on behalf of EZAZ.org and Yvonne Cahill, a naturalized U.S. citizen and registered voter. AFL was founded by Trump advisor Stephen Miller.
It argued that election officials were not following Arizona law, which requires proof of citizenship to vote in state and local elections. Counties must also run monthly checks to confirm the citizenship status of registered voters.
As part of the settlement, Arizona counties must now work with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to verify the citizenship of voters who didn’t provide documentation when registering.
“This settlement is a great result for all Arizonans,” said James Rogers, senior counsel at AFL in a statement provided to Fox News.
Arizona has initiated the removal of illegal immigrants from its voter rolls, including nearly 50,000 registrants lacking proof of U.S. citizenship, according to Fox News.
Last year, America First Legal sued all 15 Arizona counties, alleging they failed to enforce a state law… pic.twitter.com/ikcyGHcaGi
Arizona currently requires proof of citizenship to vote in local or state contests, while counties must regularly check a group known as “federal-only voters.”
These are about 50,000 people who did not give proof of citizenship when they signed up. These voters cannot vote in state or local races until their citizenship is verified.
If a voter’s citizenship is confirmed, they will moved to the regular list and can vote in all elections. If they are found not to be citizens, their registration will be canceled.
“This will help County Recorders find and remove any aliens on their voter rolls,” Rogers said.
“It will also potentially enfranchise federal-only voters whose citizenship is confirmed, which would allow them to vote in state and local elections.”
Conservative campaigner Scott Presler, who helped Republican voter registration efforts during the 2024 election cycle, described it as “monstrous, earth shakingnews.”
BREAKING: All 15 Arizona counties have begun the process of verifying & removing noncitizens from their voter rolls,
Arizona, and particularly its most populous area of Maricopa County, has long been considered ground zero for Democratic election fraud.
The cheating was especially prevalent during the 2020 presidential election and the 2022 governor’s race, when election officials spent days “counting” votes only to eventually declare Democrats as the winners by the closest of margins.
A massive crowd coming from all over Serbia, as well as Kosovo and Bosnia, gathered yesterday (12) to attend a rally in Belgrade in support of President Aleksandar Vucic, who has been facing an orchestrated regime-change effort led by the EU and Globalists.
“The rally is seen as Vucic’s response to the big anti-government rally on March 15, when more than 100,000 people attended the biggest protest in decades.
Serbia has seen months of anti-government rallies after 16 deaths from a railway station roof collapse triggered accusations of widespread corruption and negligence.”
Vucic is standing up to the EU regime-change tactics.
“’The coloured revolution is over’, Vucic told throngs of his supporters in front of the parliament. ‘They can walk as much as they wish, but nothing will come out of that’.
The rally was meant also to promote a new movement led by Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) which is expected to include other parties from the ruling coalition that is yet to be officially inaugurated.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed the rally via video link. ‘Serbian patriots can count on Hungarian patriots’, Orban said.”
“The Serbian president accused the student-led protesters of ‘inflicting huge evil on Serbia in the past five months’, and reiterated claims of a foreign-led ploy to oust him from power.
‘The attack came from abroad’, Vucic said without naming the alleged foreign organizers and offering no evidence for his claims. ‘We will not allow those from outside and inside Serbia to destroy our state’.”
Following pressure from the globalist mafia Romanian authorities banned front-runner Calin Georgescu from running for president. Georgescu wanted peace in Ukraine and a democratic Romania. image: social media.
Following pressure from the globalist mafia, Romanian authorities banned front-runner Calin Georgescu from running for president. Georgescu wanted peace in Ukraine and a democratic Romania.
After the Romanian authorities canceled the first round of elections won by anti-Globalist Calin Georgescu, and detained him for questioning in a bogus prosecution, Georgescu was BARRED from running in the May poll, in which he is the leading candidate with 40% of vote intentions.
Bucharest exploded in chaos after the decision was announced.
Tucker Carlson interviews Calin Georgescu from Romania.
On Thursday, Tucker Carlson posted his video interview with Călin Georgescu. During their talk – around the 15: 39 minute mark – Georgescu talks about how Tony Blinken and Emanuel Macron were behind the movement to remove him from the May election. The two globalists could not afford a peacemaker to win in Romania.
Authorities then raided his home after they barred him from running.
Georgescu says the European elites treat Romania like a satellite country. That sounds about right.
Tucker Carlson: What role did US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, play in Romanian politics?
Georgescu: Everybody knows that was a foreign intervention, and particularly from Secretary of State, Blinken, that he intervened in the elections and simply dictate what the system has to do. It’s absolutely everybody knows about this situation, including, of course, President Macron and Maia Sandu from Moldova as well. They intervened. But the most important was Secretary of State Blinken.
Tucker Carlson: What did he do and say that affected your election Romanian politics?
Georgescu: Well, simply was an intervention. They don’t… Very clear. They don’t need free Romania. To be mentioned that the largest military base of NATO is in Romania. Probably you know about that… Of course, they need to launch the World War III from Romania. With this situation, of course, they can involve all Europe and also United States. So they have interest. They have interest in war…
…Let me tell you how is the situation. It’s a key gateway which can cancel, can protect the humanity to go in the war or can go to the war. Why? Because it’s the largest boundary which Romania has with Ukraine. We discussed about 380 miles only for Romania. In compare, Poland has almost 330 miles and Hungary around 80 miles. Geographically, it’s very important as well. It’s the largest boundary Again, for Ukraine is Romania. In this situation, of course, Romania is the asset for European Union and for Macron in order to launch the war. Strategically, it’s important. Number one is the most important strategical point, Romania. Number two is a security framework for the Black Sea. Number three is a regional influence for Moldova for a Black Sea, and also it’s a leverage for economic and for energy situation. They know about that. They know very well about that. They want to turn NATO on an offensive force.
Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at press conference after fire at his residence/ screen image
On Sunday evening police announced they arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer in connection with the fire set to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.
“Balmer will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated person,” Fox News reported.
As TGP reported earlier, an arsonist allegedly set fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were asleep inside.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting a swift response from the Pennsylvania State Police, who safely evacuated the family from the residence.
Shapiro’s full statement Sunday morning:
“Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished.
Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe.
@PAStatePolice is on the scene leading this investigation and will keep the public updated.”
Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 13, 2025
During a Sunday evening presser, Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Balmer hopped a fence before starting the fire.
“He actively evaded troopers who were here to secure the residence,” Bivens said. “While [law enforcement] were searching is when he attacked at the residence, broke in and set the fires.”
“So that was all playing out over a period of several minutes. It was a very quick event that occurred, and, and again, troopers were actively searching for him at the time,” Bivens said.
Governor Shapiro denounced the attack during the presser.
“This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society,” Shapiro said. “And I don’t give a damn if it’s coming from one particular side or the other, directed at one particular party or another, or one particular person or another. It is not okay and it has to stop. We have to be better than this.”
The Trump DOJ opposed requests in alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s motion for additional relief.
On Friday, US District Judge of the US District Court for the District of Maryland, Paula Xinis set a new hearing in the case of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia after the Supreme Court ruled the US must facilitate his return from El Salvador.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, photo via Murray Osorio PLLC immigration law firm.
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the US to facilitate the return of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The ruling was unanimous. There was no dissent.
Judge Xinis slammed the Trump Administration during Friday’s hearing and demanded ‘daily updates’ on Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.
The judge said the Trump Admin has made “no meaningful effort to comply” with her order demanding the physical location and custodial status of Abrego Garcia.
“Defendants made no meaningful effort to comply. Instead, they complained that the Order is “unreasonable and impracticable,” and involves “sensitive country-specific considerations wholly inappropriate for judicial review.”” – the judge wrote.
“From this court’s perspective, defendants’ contention that they could not answer these basic questions absent some nonspecific ‘vetting’ that has yet to take place, provides no basis for their lack of compliance,” she wrote.
The judge demanded daily updates on Abrego Garcia.
“Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that beginning April 12, 2025, and continuing each day thereafter until further order of the Court, Defendants shall file daily, on or before 5: 00 PM ET, a declaration made by an individual with personal knowledge as to any information regarding: (1) the current physical location and custodial status of Abrego Garcia; (2) what steps, if any, Defendants have taken to facilitate his immediate return to the United States; (3) what additional steps Defendants will take, and when, to facilitate his return.1 A follow-up in-person hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 4: 00 PM,” the judge wrote.
President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he would listen to the Supreme Court.
“If the Supreme Court said, ‘bring somebody back [from deportation],’ I would do that. I respect the Supreme Court… I’m not talking about the lower court. I have great respect for the Supreme Court,” Trump said of the Abrego Garcia case.
WATCH:
TRUMP: “If the Supreme Court said, ‘bring somebody back [from deportation],’ I would do that. I respect the Supreme Court… I’m not talking about the lower court. I have great respect for the Supreme Court.”pic.twitter.com/lPDN44j77u
The State Department on Saturday told Judge Xinis that Kilmar Agrego Garcia is “alive and secure” at the CECOT prison in El Salvador.
“It is my understanding based on official reporting from our Embassy in San Salvador that Abrego Garcia is currently being held in the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador,” said Michael Kozak, a State Department official.
“He is alive and secure in that facility,” Kozak added. “He is detained pursuant to the sovereign, domestic authority of El Salvador.”
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys filed a motion for three additional types of relief this weekend citing Trump’s comments to reporters aboard Air Force One.
“Yesterday, President Trump confirmed that the United States has the power to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from prison and return to the United States,” the attorneys for Abrego Garcia wrote, according to ABC News.
Garcia’s attorneys asked for the US government to be held in contempt for defying the district court’s orders (it didn’t). They also asked for the US government to fly Garcia back to Maryland and grant him parole.
The Trump DOJ responded to Garcia’s motion for additional relief and opposed his requests.
3/ Trump Administration begins noting that Court invited the Motion Garcia filed for “additional relief,” and that the relief sought seeks to micromanage diplomatic relations…It does. pic.twitter.com/ov99svcmBi
The Trump DOJ said the court needs to clarify “facilitate” and “facilitate release” from prison.
5/ Trump Administration then walks Judge through what SCOTUS actually ordered which was NOT an affirmance as she and Garcia continue to inaccurately claim. Here, Trump Administration stressed points I made earlier concerning what SCOTUS said. pic.twitter.com/0yf9k5fL3R
Trump’s DOJ said Judge Xinis did not clarify what “facilitate” meant as the Supreme Court ordered her to do so DOJ lawyers explained what it means in immigration.
Trump said he doesn’t need to ask El Salvador to do anything.
“Defendants understand “facilitate” to mean what that term has long meant in the immigration context, namely actions allowing an alien to enter the United States. Taking “all available steps to facilitate” the return of Abrego Garcia is thus best read as taking all available steps to remove any domestic obstacles that would otherwise impede the alien’s ability to return here. Indeed, no other reading of “facilitate” is tenable—or constitutional—here,” Trump’s DOJ wrote.
“On the flipside, reading “facilitate” as requiring something more than domestic measures would not only flout the Supreme Court’s order, but also violate the separation of powers. The federal courts have no authority to direct the Executive Branch to conduct foreign relations in a particular way, or engage with a foreign sovereign in a given manner,” the Trump DOJ said.
8/ WHOA! Given that Judge did not clarify what “facilitate” meant, as SCOTUS required her to do, Trump says here’s what it means in immigration context and that is what it must mean to be respectful of Article II authority. THIS IS HUGE: Trump is saying he doesn’t pic.twitter.com/DoIAYJrTdv
It’s a feature of today’s warfare, especially in the war in Ukraine, that there are no ‘safe places’ in the rear, since artillery, drones, missiles and air raids can get to targets anywhere, anytime.
That was the case of Sunday’s attack in the Ukrainian region of Sumy, where two powerful explosions were followed by a thick column of smoke rising into the sky, as two ballistic missile strikes reportedly strike the congress center of Sumy State University.
Needless to say, both Kiev regime’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky, his handlers France’s Emmanuel Macron and UK’s Keir Starmer, as well as some MSM vehicles, called an attack on a peaceful civilian gathering, ‘an Easter celebration’.
The problem is that they forgot to silence their own Ukrainian politicians and officials, that have already denounced: the missile strike was carried out on the place where militants of the 117th territorial defense brigade were receiving awards in a widely advertised ceremony.
Ukranian politicians confirm the fact of a military gathering in the center of Sumy!
The mayor of Konotop calls for the resignation of the head of the military administration of the Sumy region and the head of the regional SBU by 6: 00 pm.
Lord Bebo reported: “Ukrainian politicians confirm the fact of a military gathering in the center of Sumy! The mayor of Konotop calls for the resignation of the head of the military administration of the Sumy region and the head of the regional SBU by 6: 00 pm. He also demands them to kneel and apologize, in front of the people! He accused them of complicity of the missile strike on Sumy, which hit a military ceremony … and also many civillians died, since it was in the center of the city.”
The congress center of Sumy State University was reportedly hit by two ballistic missiles.
3 Ukranian politicians already said it was a military ceremony.
You should stop sacrificing Ukrainian children so you can beg Macron more.
“Russia shelled the center of Sumy on Palm Sunday. An appeal to Syrskyi and separately to the commander of the Joint Task Force: do not gather the military for awards, especially in civilian cities – again, the Russians had information about the gathering. And there are still formations at the training grounds… DO NOT LINE UP, DO NOT DO ‘REWARDS AND BUILDINGS’ Damn your scoop and you with it!”
MILITARY BETWEEN CIVILIANS: The Ukranian mayor of Konotop says that people in Sumy are afraid, because much military was gathered in the city.
Because of this the strike today already happened and he thinks someone will kill the mayor of Sumy for this. pic.twitter.com/LeQ7D3Qn5w
Former MP Igor Mosiychuk: Russian strike on Sumy hit the award ceremony for the fighters of the 117th TRO brigade, and regional authorities brought civilians to the event, including children.
“I hope that the head of the OVA Artyukh and MP Ananchenko, who so wanted to get some PR at the festive awarding of the soldiers of the 117th brigade of the Troops of Russia on the occasion of the 7th anniversary, are already being detained in Sumy. Artyukh and Ananchenko promoted the awarding of the military in Sumy and gathered there not only the military but also civilians, in particular children! Scum and scum!”
Suspended Dauphin County Magistrate Judge Sonya McKnight was convicted Wednesday of attempted murder and aggravated assault for shooting her ex-boyfriend in the head as he slept.
McKnight, a Dauphin County judge since 2016 and a Democrat, carried out the heinous act days after her ex-boyfriend, Michael McCoy, ended their relationship.
The incident, which unfolded in February 2024, stemmed from a bitter breakup. McKnight, 58, had been living in her ex-boyfriend Michael McCoy’s home but refused to leave despite his repeated demands after their relationship ended.
Prosecutors revealed that McKnight, consumed by jealousy, crept into McCoy’s bedroom in the early morning hours and fired a single shot into his head. The bullet tore through his face, resulting in permanent blindness in his right eye.
Evidence presented at trial included gunshot residue found on McKnight’s hands and a firearm registered in her name discovered at the scene.
McCoy testified that McKnight was the only other person present in the home at the time of the shooting.
She now faces up to 60 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for May 28.
McCoy told detectives that he had been asleep for an hour or so before waking up “with massive head pain” and could not see, police said in an affidavit, per the outlet.
According to NBC affiliate WGAL, McCoy testified on April 8 that he tried to get McKnight to move out of his home “numerous times.”
“Oh, so you’re serious?” was reportedly the last thing McCoy heard from McKnight before he went to bed and woke up in pain from the gunshot.
McKnight’s defense attorney argued that the judge being the only person at home during the shooting was not enough evidence to prove she was guilty.
Attorney Cory Leshner also argued that the highest concentration of gunpowder residue was found on McCoy’s hands, per the outlet.
On April 9, 2025, after hearing two days of testimony, the jury found Sonya McKnight guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Charges stem from an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the residence of the victim, on Saddle Ridge Drive, Harrisburg, PA (Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County).
McKnight shot the victim in the head while the victim was sleeping in bed. The bullet entered the right side of the victim’s face, traversed through his head in a straight line behind and slightly below his eyes and exited the left side of his face.
The victim survived the gunshot wound but is blind in one eye as a result. The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office assumed jurisdiction of this investigation on the request of Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo because McKnight is a Magisterial District Judge in Dauphin County.
Mr. Chardo indicated his office had a conflict of interest and could not prosecute the case.
He requested the Attorney General’s Office to accept jurisdiction over the investigation. Attorney General Michelle A. Henry also indicated that her office also had a conflict of interest and could not accept the case.
As a result, consistent with Pennsylvania law, Fran Chardo requested that the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office assume authority over the investigation and prosecution.
Christopher Carter’s Directorial Debut Shines New Light on J6 Pardons and Big Tech Censorship in ‘America In The Dark’.
In a groundbreaking moment for digital journalism and documentary filmmaking, Christopher Carter’s directorial debut, America In The Dark, offers a fresh and unflinching perspective on two of the most polarizing issues of our time: the January 6 pardons and Big Tech censorship.
Premiering as a powerful exposé, this film not only reexamines these historical events but also underscores the urgent need digital speech rights in the United States. With Carter’s award-winning career and extensive experience at major networks like FOX, OANN, and Real America’s Voice, America In The Dark brings a seasoned and authoritative voice to the evolving landscape of digital storytelling.
A New Lens on January 6 Pardons
The events of January 6, 2021, remain a lightning rod in American politics. Following the Capitol breach, hundreds of individuals were arrested and prosecuted, often receiving what many conservatives—including President Donald Trump—have called disproportionately harsh sentences. Trump, who labeled these defendants “hostages” of a weaponized justice system, made good on his 2024 promise to pardon all J6 defendants, a move that sparked both celebration and outrage.
Carter’s America In The Dark dives deep into this contentious chapter, presenting a narrative that challenges the mainstream portrayal. Through exclusive footage and expert testimonies, the documentary reframes the prosecutions as politically motivated overreach, offering viewers a chance to see the human cost behind the headlines. Carter’s lens doesn’t just recount history—it recontextualizes it, asking tough questions about fairness, justice, and the role of government in silencing dissent.
Big Tech Censorship: The Digital Battleground
Equally compelling is the film’s exploration of Big Tech censorship, a topic that strikes at the heart of free speech in the digital age. America In The Dark investigates how tech giants like Meta, Twitter, and others have systematically suppressed voices—particularly conservatives, independent journalists, and whistleblowers—through shadowbanning, algorithmic bias, and outright deplatforming. With real-world case studies and insider insights, Carter exposes the unchecked power these companies wield over elections, public discourse, and democracy itself.
What sets this documentary apart is its call to action. Far from a passive critique, America In The Dark demands transparency and accountability from Big Tech, proposing solutions to reclaim digital free speech rights. Carter’s meticulous approach reveals how these platforms have become gatekeepers of truth, often aligning with political agendas rather than fostering open debate.
Prison Reform: A Broader Vision
Tying these threads together is a plea for prison reform. The film connects the J6 prosecutions to broader systemic issues, arguing that the U.S. justice system too often prioritizes punishment over fairness. By spotlighting the plight of those caught in what Carter portrays as a politicized legal machine, America In The Dark makes a compelling case for rethinking how we approach incarceration in America.
Christopher Carter: A New Force in Digital Journalism
What elevates America In The Dark beyond a mere documentary is Christopher Carter himself. With an award-winning career spanning FOX, OANN, and Real America’s Voice, Carter brings a wealth of experience and credibility to his directorial debut.
Known for his incisive reporting and fearless pursuit of truth, he has long been a trusted voice in conservative media. His transition into filmmaking marks a bold new chapter, leveraging his expertise to tackle complex issues in a format that’s both accessible and impactful.
Carter’s background in digital journalism gives him a distinct advantage in this age of information overload. Where traditional media often falters, he thrives—using cutting-edge storytelling techniques to cut through the noise. His work at OANN and Real America’s Voice, platforms celebrated for their unfiltered takes, has honed his ability to connect with audiences hungry for perspectives outside the mainstream echo chamber. With America In The Dark, Carter proves that digital journalism isn’t just about reporting the news—it’s about shaping the conversation.
Why This Matters Now
As of April 7, 2025, the issues Carter tackles couldn’t be more relevant. The J6 pardons continue to divide the nation, with debates raging over justice and political retribution. Meanwhile, Big Tech’s grip on free expression tightens, raising alarms about the future of democracy. Carter’s film arrives at a critical juncture, offering not just a reflection on the past but a roadmap for the future.
For readers of The Gateway Pundit, America In The Dark is a must-watch. It aligns with our mission to uncover the stories the establishment ignores, delivering hard-hitting truths with unrelenting clarity. Christopher Carter’s debut isn’t just a documentary—it’s a wake-up call, backed by a career that proves he’s the right man to sound it.
Check it out y’all! He does a great job of correlating J6 and Big Tech censorship!
Trailer below… https://t.co/C9d6qwHJ3U
Despite official action to essentially wipe migrants out of the Social Security system, a new report said one bureaucrat refused to go along.
Greg Pearre, a manager who according to The Washington Post oversaw technology experts, was refusing to put names of migrants into what’s known as the “death master file,” which is usually used for Social Security recipients who have died.
As a result, on Thursday, security guards arrived at Pearre’s office at Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland, and escorted him out.
As with all Trump administration innovations, blocking access to migrants’ Social Security numbers has its critics.
“This is an unprecedented step,” Devin O’Connor, a senior fellow at the progressive Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said in response.
“The administration seems to basically be saying they have the right to essentially declare people equivalent to dead who have not died. That’s a hard concept to believe, but it brings enormous risks and consequences,” he said.
But White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said removing illegal immigrants needs to be done.
She said putting migrants in programs that have been terminated into the death file so their Social Security numbers will be rejected shows that “the Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.”
“Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job,” she said.
According to The New York Times, immigrants who entered through Biden administration initiatives since ended by the Trump administration are the subjects of the effort.
The new approach targets about 1.4 million people who participated in two programs — the so-called CNVH program that opened the door for 500,000 migrants from Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti, and the CBP One app that gave 900,000 migrants work permits so they could enter the U.S. and remain.
The Trump administration has ended those programs and urged participants to self-deport.
The first migrants to be put in the death master file included about 6,100 people who were in those programs, the Post and Times each reported. Thursday, another 102 names were added, the Post reported.
Leland Dudek, the Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner, sent staff members an email saying the “financial lives” of the migrants on the list would be “terminated,” the Times reported.
In a memo to Dudek on Monday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the plan would “prevent suspected terrorists who are here illegally” from having “privileges reserved for those with lawful status.”
A White House official told the Post that of those migrants, almost 1,000 are collecting Medicaid benefits, 41 are on unemployment, and 22 have received student loans.
“They have no right to be in the country,” the official said.
Elizabeth Huston, a White House representative, told the Times that using Social Security data will help achieve President Donald Trump’s immigration goals.
“President Trump promised mass deportations, and by removing the monetary incentive for illegal aliens to come and stay, we will encourage them to self-deport,” she said in a statement. “He is delivering on his promise he made to the American people.”
Ukranian politicians confirm the fact of a military gathering in the center of Sumy!
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