Border Patrol Chief praised the agent who shot an unarmed U.S. citizen five times in Chicago. Greg Bovino privately emailed Charles Exum — who later bragged about the shooting — saying, “In light of your excellent service in Chicago, you have much yet left to do!!” Charges against Marimar Martinez were dropped. This isn’t leadership — it’s a culture of impunity at the highest levels.
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Nearly $500 MILLION spent.Nearly $500 MILLION spent.
Federalized National Guard troops were deployed to Chicago, L.A., Portland, etc. under Title 10 — costing taxpayers $496+ million, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
They couldn’t make arrests.
They couldn’t conduct searches.
They mostly guarded buildings.A retired two-star general called the mission “100 percent ineffective.”
Half a billion dollars — for optics.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/02/11/national-guard-los-angeles-chicago-portland/ #press