"@60Minutes isn't running any stories on [victims of illegal alien crime]… they're running these sob stories about…

Department of Homeland Security on X official account2026-10-30

"@60Minutes isn't running any stories on [victims of illegal alien crime]… they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud. What about the victims? What about the people who are killed by these terrible policies?" @DHSGenCounsel

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They don't think it's important. And, you know, one thing to point out is we've heard so many stories, terrible stories of people who were hurt by illegal aliens that the Biden administration let in. Right. 60 Minutes isn't running any stories on those people. They're running a story about this guy who, by the way, lied about being gay to try to stay in this country. And they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud. What about the victims? What about the people who are killed by these terrible policies? Really?

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Analyzed 2026-10-30 01:00 UTC.

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“@60Minutes isn't running any stories on ... they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud.”

“They're running a story about this guy who, by the way, lied about being gay to try to stay in this country.” (in the post's video)

“they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud.”

“60 Minutes isn't running any stories on those people.” (in the post's video)

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"@60Minutes isn't running any stories on [victims of illegal alien crime]… they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud. What about the victims? What about the people who are killed by these terrible policies?" @DHSGenCounsel

They don't think it's important. And, you know, one thing to point out is we've heard so many stories, terrible stories of people who were hurt by illegal aliens that the Biden administration let in. Right. 60 Minutes isn't running any stories on those people. They're running a story about this guy who, by the way, lied about being gay to try to stay in this country. And they're running these sob stories about people who are committing immigration fraud. What about the victims? What about the people who are killed by these terrible policies? Really?

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