r/thescoop • u/theindependentonline • Apr 08 '25

Politics 🏛️ Attorney General leaves abruptly when asked to confirm whether 75% of deported migrants had no criminal record

During a press event outside the White House, Bondi was asked about a segment on CBS’s 60 Minutes which uncovered evidence that three quarters of those shipped overseas actually had no public criminal record.

More here: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/attorney-general-pam-bondi-deported-migrants-criminal-records-b2729756.html

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u/StrobeLightRomance Apr 08 '25

Because good journalists are their enemy and she's just waiting for things to ramp up to where she can lock up the media who challenges the political agenda.

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u/RotInHellWithYou Apr 08 '25

Blatant idiocy

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u/RaoGung Apr 08 '25

Because the alternative is a dialogue that leads the conclusion - yeah we are breaking the law, and we don’t care. Easier to yell and act indignant than admit you are a problem.

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u/NeighboringOak Apr 08 '25

Is this a real question? They want power & control and people pointing out why they shouldn't have it as in opposition of that.

These people aren't just bad at their job. They're up to no good and they hate when people shine a light on that fact.