Trump FL Voters have INSTANT REGRET…FIRST TO GO!

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The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump FL Voters have INSTANT REGRET…FIRST TO GO!" – Detailed Summary

Episode Overview Released on December 1, 2024, “Trump FL Voters have INSTANT REGRET…FIRST TO GO!” delves into the anticipated impact of former President Donald Trump's immigration policies on Florida's diverse communities, particularly focusing on Miami-Dade County. Hosted by the Meiselas brothers—Ben, Brett, and Jordy—this episode combines incisive political analysis with engaging brotherly banter to explore the complexities and potential fallout of mass deportations envisioned under Trump's proposed Project 2025.

Trump’s Project 2025 and Its Implications The episode opens with a detailed examination of Trump’s Project 2025, spearheaded by his border czar, Tom Homan. The brothers discuss the revocation of previously established safe space exemptions that protected schools, hospitals, and places of worship from immigration raids. This policy shift signals the commencement of aggressive deportation efforts targeting not just undocumented immigrants but also individuals under programs like DACA, asylum seekers, and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Impact on Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County, with a predominantly Hispanic population and a significant number of immigrants, is identified as the initial target for these deportations. The brothers highlight that Miami-Dade voted overwhelmingly for Trump in the 2024 elections, marking the first Republican victory in the county since 1988. Despite this support, the looming threat of mass deportations has created substantial anxiety among residents.

Local Reactions and Voter Sentiments The podcast features insights into the mindset of Trump supporters in Miami-Dade, many of whom believed that the mass deportations would not affect them personally. However, the brothers reveal a growing realization that these policies could indeed target constituents who initially supported Trump, leading to feelings of regret and betrayal. For instance, a listener named Gomez is quoted expressing disbelief: “It seems like a lot of people thought this doesn't apply to me” (10:05).

Effects on Immigrant Communities The discussion emphasizes the vulnerability of various immigrant groups in Florida, including Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. The Meiselas brothers cite statistics from the Tallahassee Democrat, noting that approximately 1.1 million Floridians—about 5% of the state's population—could be affected by these deportation policies. They explore the specific fears within the Haitian community, which faces dire conditions both in Haiti and potentially upon forced repatriation.

Economic Implications A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the potential economic fallout of mass deportations. The brothers argue that immigrants play a critical role in Florida’s economy, particularly in sectors like agriculture, construction, and tourism. Drawing parallels to former Governor Ron DeSantis’s failed attempts to enforce similar policies, they illustrate how stringent immigration laws can lead to labor shortages and economic downturns. “They are folks who are undocumented, folks with tps, folks with daca, folks with parole,” Ben points out (15:03), highlighting the broad spectrum of individuals at risk.

Expert Opinions and Legal Perspectives The podcast incorporates perspectives from immigration attorneys, such as Willie Allen and McBean of immigration law, who warn about the severe consequences of mass deportations. They discuss the immediate and long-term impacts on local families, businesses, and the broader economy. The brothers emphasize the lack of understanding among some Trump voters about the breadth and depth of the deportation policies, underlining the disconnect between political support and the on-the-ground realities.

Community and Emotional Responses The Meiselas brothers touch upon the emotional toll these policies could take on communities. They share personal stories of immigrants facing uncertainty and fear for their futures. Alex Rodriguez, one of the hosts, shares his personal connection as a Cuban immigrant and expresses concern for his community: “In the case of Haiti, these are immigrants who now don't see a future here or in Haiti” (14:11).

Policy Changes and Enforcement The episode delves into the specific policy changes under Trump’s administration, especially the rescinding of protections for sensitive locations like schools and hospitals. This shift represents a stark departure from previous policies aimed at maintaining community stability and access to essential services.

Concluding Insights In wrapping up the episode, the Meiselas brothers reflect on the broader implications of Trump's immigration agenda. They underscore the potential for significant societal and economic disruptions, urging listeners to seek legal guidance and stay informed about their rights and the evolving political landscape. The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the ramifications of aggressive immigration policies and the unintended consequences that can arise even among supportive voter bases.

Notable Quotes and Attributions

• “It seems like a lot of people thought this doesn't apply to me” — Gomez, Miami-Dade Resident (10:05)
• “They are folks who are undocumented, folks with tps, folks with daca, folks with parole” — Ben Meiselas (15:03)
• “In the case of Haiti, these are immigrants who now don't see a future here or in Haiti” — Alex Rodriguez (14:11)

Final Thoughts This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the potential fallout from Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies in Florida. Through a blend of factual analysis, expert opinions, and personal narratives, the Meiselas brothers provide listeners with a nuanced understanding of the stakes involved and the real-life impact on immigrant communities and the local economy.

Transcript

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So it looks like Miami Dade county is going to be ground zero for where the mass deportation operations by Donald Trump begins in January. Now schools in the Miami Dade area are bracing for immigration officers breaking down doors and removing children and going after others who are there. And in hospitals. Now there used to be a rule as well that immigration officials follow that there were certain safe spaces that you do not do raids on like hospitals and schools. Well, part of Project 2025 and part of the portion that was written by Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, specifically revoked any safe space exemptions, meaning that ICE officials would now under Tom Homan, if he implements his Project 2025 plan. And he said he's going to is going knock down doors at schools and hospitals and also do work site raids as well. You take a look right here. Miami Dade county, with almost a 70% Hispanic population, voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump as well in November, with Trump winning by 11 percentage points over Vice President Kamal Harris. It was the first time that a Republican presidential candidate carried the county since 1988. But as this Article says in the Tallahassee Democrat does appear that Miami Dade will be ground zero for Trump's immigration policies. Quote, it seems like a lot of people thought this doesn't apply to me, Gomez said. Well, I guess we'll find out. Wanted to show you this TikTok right here from Shirley Finance career. She does a good job on TikTok. Take a look at her description of this as well. Let's play it and give her a follow on Tick Tock if you can. Here, play this clip.

[Alex Rodriguez]

So the deportations start in Miami, huh? Maybe Miami just entered the find out phase, but let's be honest, it makes total sense for the deportations to start in Miami. Number one, it is the county with the most deportation cases currently open in the United States. Number two, it is one of the least diverse counties in the country, not because there's so many white people, but because there's so many immigrants. There's a large concentration of undocumented people in Miami Dade. And the chances are that if you live here, you know someone who's undocumented. But let's be clear, it's not just people who are illegal that might be a risk. It's DACA recipients, it's people on asylum, it's people on parole, and it's people under temporary protective status, not because they are illegal, but because the programs themselves might end before the documentation goes through. So personally, I would start seeking legal guidance.

[Unknown Speaker]

So here are some Trump supporters following the election from Miami Dade talking about why they supported Donald Trump. Ultimately, they all believed, and still some do, that, that somehow the mass deportations are not going to apply to them, it's not going to apply to their families, that it's going to just be against the other people, even though that's simply not what the mass deportation plan says. But here, watch this. Right now, let's play it.

[Alex Rodriguez]

I myself am Cuban. My whole family is immigrants. You would think, hey, I'm pro immigrant, he can offend Cubans tomorrow and I wouldn't care as long as my life is better and my peers are enjoying their life as well.

[Jason Kelly]

What I would like to see is more jobs come up here, less war, a backbone for America, a better immigration policy. My father came here, got us all citizenships from overseas. He had four children. He brought us into all those things to give us a better future. Things are a wire. Let's see what we could get done in this go around with Trump.

[Alex Rodriguez]

I know tons of people that just came from Cuba 20 years ago, doctors, and they've done their American dream. They've done their due process.

[Jason Kelly]

I wanted to see Trump back in the White House. And I think people who come here legally or people who are here and.

[Alex Rodriguez]

See what is going on with the.

[Jason Kelly]

Immigration and how they're giving thousands and thousands of dollars for these people who are coming here, money that they could be spending on the problems that we have in our country.

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Just taking a look at this article from the Tallahassee Democrat. It says how Miami Dade likely to be ground zero for this. It goes on to say that Donald Trump is likely to declare a national emergency lying saying that we're under invasion right now to start this mass deportation. Immigration Experts say about 5% of Florida's entire population, that's 1.1 million residents, could be impacted, likely don't have the documents to remain here under a mass deportation. At risk also could be people under temporary protected status, TPS asylum or parole. This includes Cubans voted for Trump, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who also voted for Trump. CHNV migrants also DACA recipients Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which has allowed thousands of children bored to undocumented parents to make new lives in Florida, also going to be targeted under Donald Trump. This article by the Tallahassee Democrat then goes on to talk about how this would severely harm Florida's economy, given that its workforce was so heavily dependent on labor that would not have the documentation to stay here under mass deportations. The article talks about. You may remember this when Ron DeSantis did a state version of this without a lot of success. And it really kind of crippled some industries there where he said and a law that pushed employers who used undocumented labor and banned those not in the country legally from having driver's license. Florida's agriculture, construction and tourism industries started suffering. And they said, hey, DeSantis, you really can't do this. That law led to an exodus of many immigrant workers from Florida, leaving dozens of businesses and industry associations complaining of labor shortages for the past two years. At a time when available jobs in Florida already far outstrip the number of applicants. I think that's important to know that there is a lot of jobs that are out there. So this whole idea that these migrants are taking the jobs and stealing the jobs of Americans, I mean, they aren't. And if you look at what was happening in Ohio, there were Americans who were just not working those jobs like in Springfield, Ohio. And that's why the Haitian community was lawfully welcomed there. They revitalized the economy there. And then the people who invited them there voted Trump, I guess, to deport them here from wptv. Schools are bracing for the upheaval over mass deportations. And I think it is important to note how the policy has changed from when they're here's where it says it right here. Immigration officials in the past have avoided arresting parents or students at schools. Since 2011, U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement has operated under a policy that immigration agents should not arrest or conduct other enforcement actions near sensitive locations, including schools, hospitals and places of worship. Doing so might curb access, access to essential services, US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas wrote in the 2021 policy update. However, the Heritage Foundation Donald Trump's Policy Roadmap Project 2025 calls for rescinding the guidance on sensitive places. Then it says Trump tried to distance himself from the proposals during the campaign, but he has nominated people who wrote them, including the border czar, Tom Homan. By the way, here is Tom Homan on fox. Notably, Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump's consultant, is a host on fox. I mean, you don't get more state TV than this. I mean, like Donald Trump's advisors are all Fox hosts. And here's Tom Homan. Trump's borders are saying that if any area stops his military forces from doing the raids, that he's going to go after them with the United States military. Here, play this clip.

[Jason Kelly]

And if they can, if they don't want to help, instead aside and don't help, fine, don't help. But don't get in our way. And I've said this for the past week over and over again, do not harbor and conceal an illegal alien knowingly harboring, conceal an illegal alien from us because it's a crime. Don't impede us because it's a crime. Don't obstruct because it's a crime. If you want to sit aside and let us do your job as securing the communities, fine, we'll do that. But don't cross that line.

[Unknown Speaker]

I want to show you this segment right here about will mass deportations hurt the southern Florida economy? Let's play this one as well.

[Jason Kelly]

Two months from now, President elect Donald Trump will be getting ready to take the oath of office. Today he posted on his social media that it is true he plans to declare a national emergency and use the military for a mass deportation program. NBC 6 politics reporter Hudson Vella is live now with what immigration attorneys are saying about the effects right here for South Florida. Hutson Jackie, these are two different attorneys who know this community well and tonight have assumed stark warning, especially for Haitians and Nicaraguans who are here under Biden's humanitarian parole program. President elect Donald Trump has vowed that on day one, his administration will restrict immigration and ramp up deportations to immigration. Attorneys we talked to say this will immediately affect South Florida as Trump is expected to end the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. All those groups have the largest exile communities right here in South Florida. More people are going to go to trial. More people are going to be deported. Immigration attorney Willie Allen says our community does not realize the kind of impact this will have on local families.

[Alex Rodriguez]

I'm not worried about Cubans because we have the Cuban Adjustment Act.

[Jason Kelly]

Cubans are the only group in the US who by law can legalize in a year and a day. Allen's also not too worried about Venezuelans as some are protected by temporary protective status through April of 2025. Who am I worried about? Number one, Haitians. Haitians were the one group that had.

[Alex Rodriguez]

The most entries with the humanitarian parole.

[Jason Kelly]

He's Right through the end of September. The Department of Homeland security says nearly 214,000 Haitians have arrived in the US through the parole program. Venezuelans are the second highest number with nearly 121,000 granted parole. Cubans come in third place with more than 110,000 who have arrived under the program and more than 96,000 Nicaraguans have used it. The argument would be that he could.

[Alex Rodriguez]

Do away with the program, but the.

[Jason Kelly]

People who are already here have a.

[Alex Rodriguez]

Two year window to stay here.

[Jason Kelly]

But that two year window is coming to a close, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in legal limbo and possible.

[Alex Rodriguez]

Deportation orders starting in 2026. A lot of people will not have any status and people are panicking and they have, you know, a reason to panic because they don't see a future.

[Jason Kelly]

In the case of Haiti, these are immigrants who now don't see a future here or in Haiti.

[Alex Rodriguez]

Haiti right now is going through a we have gang infesting areas. We have a lot of murders, and they are worried that they will be sent to their death.

[Jason Kelly]

That's quite a statement. Both attorneys agree the effects of mass deportations go beyond these communities or these groups here in South Florida. They say expect significant impact on our local economy, which relies heavily on immigrants who work in agriculture, construction and many other sectors.

[Unknown Speaker]

And I think it may be helpful that you listen to this immigration law Lawyer. This is McBean, immigration law. She put together a good video right here on the topic. Let's play it.

[Alex Rodriguez]

Miami is also a place that is very easy to target with regard to the new Trump administration will be doing. USA Today reported last week that Trump's deportation plan could target as many as 1.1 million people in the state of Florida. And that represents 5% of the Floridian population. They are folks who are undocumented, folks with tps, folks with daca, folks with parole, as I've already shared with you, my list of folks who are easy to reach by the federal government, those who are on this parole, the two year parole that Biden created for Cubans, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans. Very easy to target those individuals because the government already has their information. They have a work permit right now in Florida. Deportations could negatively affect families, workplaces, of course, the economy there, with many fear and job losses and family separations. Now, the article says Miami Dade, with a large Hispanic population, could be ground zero for Trump's policies, despite its recent support for Trump in the 2024 election. Again, it goes on to say a lot about the fear and uncertainty faced by the immigrant community there in Florida. So you have New Jersey, you have Florida, certainly you have other big cities which could also be considered ground zero for these efforts that the Trump administration is planning to launch from day one.

[Unknown Speaker]

There you have it, folks. Surprising, maybe not surprising, that these Trump voters thought they weren't coming for them, but they're the first that they're targeting. Also the government in Florida, the state government is going to let Trump do whatever he wants. So they're not going to resist this. They're going to open it up and say, deport my Tia and Tia. Deport my Abolita. Deport my family members. Donald. Anything for you, Donald. Deport my family. Let's go. Deport me, Donald. Do it. That's what they're going to say anyway. Ridiculous. Hit subscribe let's get to 4 million subscribers. Thanks for watching.

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