DHS Launches ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ Amid Immigration Crackdown

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🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Immigration Enforcement Surge
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a major immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, called Operation Charlotte’s Web.
- This is part of a broader expansion of enforcement efforts in cities like Chicago.
- The stated goal: remove “violent criminal illegal aliens” and enhance public safety.
- Local officials, including Charlotte’s mayor, criticized the operation for causing fear among residents.
Political and Media Reactions
- The narrative strongly frames Democrats as opposing immigration enforcement and even aiding illegal immigrants.
- Mentions activists using whistles and online alerts to warn undocumented individuals about ICE/DHS presence.
- The tone portrays this as dangerous and irresponsible, linking it to child predators and sex offenders.
Crime Statistics and Enforcement Justification
- Highlights arrests of child sexual predators and sex offenders in operations like Operation Dirtbag (Florida) and in Houston.
- Emphasizes that many arrested individuals were involved in serious crimes, including child abuse and trafficking.
Criticism of Democratic Party
- The text repeatedly accuses Democrats of enabling illegal immigration and undermining law enforcement.
- Frames their actions as part of a broader ideological agenda (Marxism, socialism, communism).
Michelle Obama Commentary
- Includes a segment on Michelle Obama’s recent statements claiming Americans “aren’t ready” for a woman president.
- Suggests she attributes Kamala Harris’s loss to sexism and racism.
- Critiques Obama’s narrative as out of touch, pointing out her media prominence (e.g., Vogue covers) and contrasting with Melania Trump.

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0:00.0	This is an IHeart podcast.
0:02.3	Guaranteed Human.
0:05.1	Donald Trump continuing to expand immigration enforcement.
0:10.7	The Department of Homeland Security is now bringing immigration enforcement surge to Charlotte, North Carolina.
0:17.2	We're being told that's right, DHS has formally launched an immigration law enforcement
0:23.5	operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition to its ongoing work, they say that is
0:29.0	expanding in Chicago. Quote, Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal
0:36.1	illegals hurting them, their families,
0:39.1	or their neighbors. That is what the Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary,
0:44.0	Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement, we are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte.
0:50.1	President Trump and Secretary Nome will step up to protect Americans when sanctuary politicians won't.
0:57.2	There are plenty of videos circulating, by the way, of Border Patrol agents in Charlotte.
1:01.3	But the Department of Homeland Security is now officially confirming that they are in the town and they are conducting operations.
1:10.0	We also know that the McLeanburg County Sheriff McFadden has confirmed last week
1:17.1	that the Department of Homeland Security has coordinated with him on coming operations,
1:22.1	which is dubbed Operation Charlotte's Web, that according to the Washington Post.
1:28.5	The sheriff there McFadden also noted that DHS did not ask that his department assist
1:34.8	or participate in the operation.
1:37.2	The crime infested city of Charlotte was thrust into the national spotlight in September
1:42.2	after the Ukrainian refugee was brutally murdered on the
1:46.0	city's mass transit system, stabbed to death on video by a chronic criminal by the name of
1:53.2	Brown Jr., who had been let out of jail time and time again, despite having a violent record.
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