David Muir’s World News Tonight broadcasted disturbing footage of ICE raids in Charlotte, which viewers labeled ‘sickening’ as border patrol plans to hit more cities
On a recent episode of World News Tonight, host David Muir, 52, showcased disturbing footage of ICE raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration.
The enforcement initiative, dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” has reportedly led to over 130 arrests within its first two days. Muir then handed the report off to his correspondent Faith Abubey, who was on location in Charlotte.
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She painted a picture of “escalating fear and outrage,” highlighting that ICE has already apprehended at least 130 individuals in the city. The footage included a tense moment where a woman yelled at a border patrol agent, “I’m a U.S. citizen!”
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Abubey also cautioned that New Orleans could be next on the list. She reported that ICE might target the Democrat-controlled city by week’s end, revealing that intelligence gathering and planning are already in progress.
The broadcast resonated deeply with viewers. On Instagram, one person posted, “Oh God help us all,” reports The Mirror US.
Another pleaded, “Stop this madness.” A third remarked, “Their only crime is being the wrong color for the Trump administration.”
Another viewer chimed in, “It’s not an immigration crackdown, it’s the latest illegal racial profiling, and targeting of innocent people. Call it like it is.”
Yet another viewer posted, “This is sickening… and racial profiling at its worst! ! ! ! ! So if you have fair/tanned skin, you’re a target? ? ? ?” Another called for divine intervention, saying, “Cover us, Lord. This is crazy.”
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A Charlotte resident said, “It’s heartbreaking to see what’s happening in my city. They aren’t going after criminals; they are stopping workers in a Chick-fil-A parking lot blowing leaves and coming into yards…approaching people simply putting up Christmas lights! ! ! !”
A final, passionate viewer wrote, “It’s not about arrest it’s about CONVICTIONS. Immediately out of the gate they are arresting LATINO AMERICANS. One man was detained TWICE within an hour. First time he was let go. The second time they broke his car windows and pulled him out of the car.
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“The videos being posted are HORRIFIC. Please don’t tell me ICE is removing violent criminals when they are raiding schools, churches, and the neighborhood grocery store.”
Federal authorities claim the operation aims to eliminate “public safety threats,” with DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stating that the administration is “surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte…to ensure Americans are safe.”
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However, local leadership vehemently disagrees. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and other city officials have denounced the raids, describing them as creating “unnecessary fear and uncertainty.”
Community groups report that immigrant-owned establishments closed their doors over the weekend, with residents remaining indoors as detentions allegedly occurred near churches and schools.
This enforcement push extends beyond Charlotte. Metropolitan areas including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and others have witnessed comparable operations under Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy.
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In Chicago, a significant initiative dubbed Operation Midway Blitz has already attracted considerable attention.
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