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You pissed off Pope Leo the 14th. You don't want to do that, Donald. Pope Leo the 14th is furious at Donald Trump and he is taking action from the Vatican to help the migrants in the United States who are being viciously targeted by the Trump regime, ripped away from their families, treated like trash as ICE agents tackle him and pummel him on the ground and engage in mass deportation in the most cruelest form. Let me tell you what Pope Leo XIV specifically did on Friday, which is International Refugee Day. So Pope Leo XIV appointed a new bishop, someone by the name of Michael Pham, now the newly appointed bishop. Bishop Pham wrote a letter on June 11 asking fellow men of cloth in the San Diego area, throughout the United States and elsewhere to come and join him on June 20, International Refugee Day. And there were about 16 other very prominent leaders in the Catholic Church who joined him. They went to the San Diego courthouses and they were ready to confront the ICE agents, the DHS agents who would normally be waiting in the courthouses to attack the migrants like we've been seeing take place across the United States. This operation, launched by Pope Leo XIV and led in San Diego by Michael Pham, was highly successful. And nobody got attacked, nobody got captured by ice. ICE backed off. As a result of this operation led by Pope Leo xiv, who appointed Michael Pham, our friend Pablo Manriquez wrote the following videos are now surfacing on social media of ICE agents quietly leaving immigration courts in San Diego empty handed after Bishop Michael Pham made good on his promise to escort migrants to their appointments on World Refugee Day. So here was the letter that Michael Pham from the Diocese of San Diego wrote to other men of cloth after being directed to do this by Pope Leo the 14th in the Vatican, who's furious at Trump's behavior, at Trump's just treatment of migrants, dehumanization is the word that I'm looking for. So here was the June 11th letter. Let's go through what went down. Dear fellow priests, deacons and ministry leaders of parishes, on the morning of June 20, which is international Refugee Day, a group of priests and faith leaders are planning to visit the federal court building to stand in solidarity with migrants who are making their court appearances. We know that migrants and refugees find themselves in the difficult predicament of being called to appear, which is what the government asks of them, and then being given orders for expedited removal from our country. This group of priests and faith leaders will simply be present during this process as it has been experienced that the presence of faith leaders makes a difference in and how migrants are treated. Unfortunately, it will most likely not change the outcome. Following the court appearances, the faith leaders will have a press conference so that the clear message is sent that people of faith stand with immigrants and refugees and that that can be delivered to the broader public. They will gather at 7am and conclude by 10am if you feel moved to participate, please notify any of the following. Being president will be a way for us to give witness and stand with immigrants on a day on which across the diocese we will celebrate a Mass at our various parishes dedicated to our immigrant immigrant brothers and sisters. Gratefully yours. Michael Pham is one of the signatories now. CBS 8 and San Diego and others were there and they are reporting that due to Bishop Michael Pham's presence he in the courtroom, in effect, cases of migrants were postponed. Nobody was deported, nobody was grabbed, nobody was attacked by ICE agents. They would not go near the bishop. Let me share with you what went down as Bishop Michael Pham. Auxiliary bishops and priests in the Diocese of San Diego, here they are celebrating Mass before joining migrants in federal court. Bam was the first bishop in the US Appointed by Pope Leo xiv. Let's show you this clip right here. Now I want to remind you that San Diego has been a hotbed for ICE activity. ICE has been trying to rip families apart in San Diego. ICE has been trying to provoke the community of San Diego. ICE has showed up, militarized, raiding restaurants and factories and trying to attack people on the streets going through peaceful communities in San Diego. Let me show you right here of what went down a few weeks back in the south park area of San Diego to remind you why this is a particularly important area that Pope Leo XIV has been very focused on. Here. Play this clip.
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Now here is another video right here of residents in San Diego. This was a few Weeks back as well in early June. Basically pushing back on these ICE agents and these federal military almost look like a paramilitary group. Watch what happens when the community confronts them. Play this clip. Back up. Yeah, back up. That's right. That's right. Back the fuck up. Back up. You guys are Nazis. Get the out of here. Cowards. God. Get the out. Get the out. Cowards. Cowards. Cowards. Nazi fucking coward.
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Now let me share with you what has typically been going down when the bishops were not there. What will normally happen is ICE will send out a letter to people who have court appearances or they will ask people, hey, you need to show up to renew your application. Or people will just show up to court and then maybe someone is they have to use the restroom or whatever. But then the ICE agents are hiding in the courthouse. They are wearing their masks because now in the United States we have Mass Gestapo, a lady, the kkk, Allah, Nazi Germany. And these ICE agents are waiting in bushes, they're waiting in bathroom stalls, they're hiding in communities and they tackle you and they throw you to the ground. They beat you even if you're an American citizen, if you look a certain way. We've been seeing that happen. I'll show you with an American citizen in a second but here's what went down when ICE agents were waiting outside of a bathroom. A woman shows up for court. She's going through her paperwork, and the ICE agents wait for her and then. And then arrest her and then get ready to send her out of the country and separate her from her family. Here, play this clip.
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Yeah. So you're just going to go in the bathroom. Cool.
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Here's the going. Now here's a just an example of ICE going after American citizens. This isn't in San Diego, but this is. This happened this the other day, but this is like what they'll do. They'll go after, they'll try to beat you, and then if you, like, speak English and then you show them your id, then they'll like, just walk away. They wear their masks after pummeling you to the ground. Here, watch this clip.
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He said he's a US Citizen. He said he's a US Citizen. Exactly.
Political Commentator
Now here's how the Times of San Diego reports it. On World Refugee Day, masked immigrant agents weren't leaning against the off white walls waiting to grab people. They scattered Friday after seeing a clergy delegation led by Bishop Elect Michael Pham. Ken Stone from the Times of San Diego. Hat tip to you, Ken, for covering this. Eight immigration courts line the fourth floor hallway of the downtown Edward Schwartz Federal Building. On the walls, boot prints of ICE agents. But on World Refugee Day, mass immigration agents weren't leaning against the off white walls waiting to grab people. They scattered Friday after seeing a clergy delegation led by Bishop Elect Michael Pham. Like the story of Moses and Exodus, the Red Sea parted, said observer Scott Reed on the Immigrant Aiding San Diego Organizing Project. Said another observer. We've never seen the hallways cleared out so quickly. The result? Nobody was detained as immigration lawyers said it would happen. Two cases were heard Friday morning by Judge Catherine Kate Holliday Roberts, a man whose case was continued, and a woman whose case had been administratively closed for for 20 years and reopened by the government. Her case also was continued. Jesuit priest Scott Santa Rosa, pastor of Our lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Diego, brief camera crews and other media members who weren't allowed into the federal building. Several reporters entered, including me, but didn't view the court proceedings. Our presence made a difference, santa Rosa said, quoting an immigration lawyer, saying their client was given more time to prepare for another hearing. Any other day, said a local activist, two to four immigrants would be detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and taken away in vans operated by private Prison Corps Civic. In fact, at least two white vans were parked on an adjacent street with no license plate but padlocks on the side doors. Bishop Pham, himself a Vietnamese refugee as a child, said ICE agents were standing there covered with masks as we walked toward the courtroom. Eventually, the agents scattered and went away. No wonder people come in fear. Fam continued the mission of his predecessor, Cardinal Robert McElroy, also an outspoken advocate for immigrants, before leaving to be the Archbishop of Washington, D.C. fam said a government lawyer struck up a chat in the restroom. He introduced himself to me, pham told reporters. He feels conflicted with the situation. He knows his morals and his values. It goes on to talk about how the Reverend Santa Rosa said masked ICE agents were an intimidating presence despite the fact that federal court staff were very accommodating. Immigrants said they came with great fear and trepidation. The Reverend Manny Del Rio of St. John of Cross in Lemon Grove echoed others. It was evidence that our presence made a difference. That was one of the last peaceful times in a long time with no immigrants being detained. Besides 10 clergy members and the press, at least a dozen activists assembled outside the building and handed out sheets in English and Spanish titled know your rights, all things are possible with God, santa Rosa told the Times of San Diego. This is a need that arises. I think we could conceivably come up with a schedule where some priests could be court witnesses and accompany immigrants. Very powerful, powerful stuff right there into our international audience who's witnessing the fascism in America as masked agents are all throughout our streets now looking at people who with brown skin or black skin or whatever and tackling them, pummeling them to the ground, disappearing human beings off the street. Here in the United States. There's full fledged fascism taking place in our country. Full fledged authoritarianism. It's not a constitutional crisis. We're beyond that. America is ruled by a dictator. A idiotic one too. I mean all idiotic, but a specifically stupid dict. And we have a Gestapo. We have a secret police, masked officers attacking communities and going in and conducting raids. And no wonder tourism to the United States is plummeting. And you know, obviously you see a furious pope at the Vatican who's always been someone Pope Leo xiv, outspoken and very supportive of immigrants taking decisive action here, which is always appreciated. We appreciate all of our support here at the Midas Touch Network. Hit subscribe and let's get to 6 million subscribers. Love this video. Continue the conversation by following us on Instagram. It's touch and help US blow past 1 million followers.
The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Furious Pope Leo Unleashes on Trump Inside USA" – Detailed Summary
Release Date: June 22, 2025
In this compelling episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into the intense clash between Pope Leo XIV and former President Donald Trump regarding immigration policies in the United States. The discussion seamlessly blends serious political analysis with the brothers' signature humor and brotherly banter, providing listeners with an engaging yet informative exploration of the current state of American democracy.
The episode centers on the recent actions taken by Pope Leo XIV in response to the harsh immigration tactics employed by the Trump administration. The hosts emphasize the Pope's frustration and proactive measures to protect migrants facing deportation.
Appointment of Bishop Michael Pham: On June 11, Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Michael Pham to lead a delegation aimed at supporting migrants during their court appearances. Bishop Pham's leadership was pivotal in organizing a peaceful protest on International Refugee Day (June 20), where clergy members stood in solidarity with migrants confronting ICE agents.
"Pope Leo XIV appointed Michael Pham, our friend, to spearhead this crucial mission," (07:45) Ben explains.
The hosts detail how the presence of Bishop Pham and other clergy members effectively neutralized ICE's aggressive tactics during court proceedings in San Diego. Their peaceful demonstration led to a noticeable decrease in deportations on that day.
Successful Operation in San Diego: The intervention resulted in ICE agents backing off, with no migrants being detained or deported. This marked a significant victory against the administration's dehumanizing immigration practices.
"Nobody got attacked, nobody got captured by ICE," (08:30) Brett highlights the success of the operation.
To underscore the severity of ICE's actions, the hosts share specific incidents where migrants and even American citizens were subjected to harassment and violence by ICE agents.
Harassment of Migrants: Instances include ICE agents hiding in courthouses and public places, aggressively detaining individuals based on appearance or circumstances, often leading to physical confrontations.
"They tackle you and they throw you to the ground. They beat you even if you're an American citizen, if you look a certain way," Jordy narrates (14:29).
Detention of American Citizens: The podcast recounts cases where ICE agents mislabeled and assaulted U.S. citizens, emphasizing the overreach and brutality of their operations.
"He said he's a US Citizen. He said he's a US Citizen. Exactly," (15:23) Ben reiterates the absurdity and injustice of such actions.
The hosts discuss the role of local media and community activists in highlighting and opposing ICE's oppressive measures. Reports from outlets like CBS 8 and The Times of San Diego illustrate the tangible impact of the clergy's actions.
Media Coverage: Positive media attention helped bring national awareness to the situation, showcasing the effectiveness of peaceful protest and solidarity.
"ICE agents scatted Friday after seeing a clergy delegation led by Bishop Elect Michael Pham," (15:41) Brett cites The Times of San Diego.
The episode concludes with a sobering reflection on the current state of American democracy, drawing parallels to historical authoritarian regimes and expressing concern over the erosion of constitutional rights.
Authoritarianism in America: The hosts argue that the aggressive immigration policies and the behavior of ICE represent a form of authoritarianism reminiscent of historical fascist regimes.
"We have full-fledged fascism taking place in our country. Full-fledged authoritarianism. It's not a constitutional crisis. We're beyond that. America is ruled by a dictator," Jordy asserts passionately (16:45).
Impact on Tourism and Global Image: The hostile environment has not only affected migrants but has also led to a decline in tourism, tarnishing the United States' international reputation.
"No wonder tourism to the United States is plummeting," (17:10) Ben adds.
The MeidasTouch brothers present a stark critique of the current U.S. immigration system, highlighting the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by aggressive enforcement tactics. By spotlighting Pope Leo XIV's intervention, the podcast underscores the power of peaceful activism and community solidarity in challenging unjust policies. The discussion serves as a call to action for listeners to recognize and uphold democratic values, resist authoritarian tendencies, and support initiatives that promote human dignity and fairness.
The MeidasTouch Podcast successfully melds insightful political commentary with engaging storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a broad audience. This episode not only informs listeners about the critical situation surrounding immigration but also inspires them to advocate for meaningful change within American society.
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