During an appearance on ‘The Big Weekend Show,’ former acting ICE director Jonathan Fahey expressed strong criticism towards California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, accusing them of allegedly supporting anti-ICE protesters who blocked freeways during demonstrations. Fahey, who served as acting ICE director under the Trump administration, claimed that the state leaders were taking the side of rioters, which he argued undermines the lawful immigration processes.
Fahey’s comments come amid ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement agencies and protesters who have been critical of ICE’s operations. The incidents on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles drew significant attention, with protestors blocking lanes and disrupting traffic. Fahey, who has a history of advocating for stringent immigration policies, emphasized the importance of maintaining order and adhering to legal procedures in immigration enforcement.
Newsom and Pelosi have not publicly commented on Fahey’s allegations. However, both leaders have previously expressed support for immigrant rights and criticism of the Trump administration’s policies toward immigration. This incident highlights the ongoing political divide regarding immigration enforcement in California, where local policies often conflict with federal immigration priorities.