ICE’s Budget Just Jumped 14X—Here’s What They’re Hiding
July 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelICE Gets 14x More Funding—And a Bonus?!
In this episode, Hawk breaks down the staggering growth of ICE's budget—up from $8.5 billion in 2023 to a jaw-dropping $120 billion by 2026. That's a 14x increase in just three years. Hawk explores where the money is actually going, including $8 billion for hiring, bonuses for ICE administrators, and an additional $75 billion set to roll out over four years.
He also highlights the Iceblock app, a crowdsourced tool to help communities track ICE presence in real time—a move that's caused outrage among right-wing commentators like Tom Homan. Hawk dives into Homan’s appearance on Benny Johnson’s podcast, where disinformation, conspiracy, and finger-pointing take center stage.
With wit and sharp analysis, Hawk exposes how political narratives are shaped by media figures pushing fear and control. He also calls out attempts to silence transparency tools like Iceblock, while ICE’s power—and funding—surge unchecked.
This episode blends political satire with critical facts, offering a timely and irreverent look at the evolving face of immigration enforcement in America.
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