Valuetainment - February 26, 2026


“MILLIONS Of Visitors Are Coming＂ - DHS Sec Kristi Noem WARNS Of WORLD CUP National Security THREATS


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982

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Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-New Jersey) joins Jemele to discuss the need for Homeland Security to be prepared for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, and how to ensure the fans attending the matches feel safe.

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00:00:00.000 World Cup is around the corner, and it's coming to the States.
00:00:04.060 And, you know, the championship match is going to be in New York.
00:00:07.620 I think July 19th, the finals will be there.
00:00:10.920 And there's even some games in Jalisco where the current issues are going on right now.
00:00:16.360 What are you doing?
00:00:17.700 Because, you know, in a setting like this, all eyes on U.S., 250-year anniversary,
00:00:24.860 the president's birthday is going to be four weeks before the World Cup,
00:00:28.480 right when his birthday happens, right afterwards, the World Cup begins.
00:00:32.120 You know, 80 years old, 250 America, 25-year anniversary of 9-11 right around that area.
00:00:38.360 Some people are saying, if the enemy wanted to really make an example of it,
00:00:42.320 this is a great opportunity.
00:00:44.040 What do you say to make the folks that are going to these games feel safe?
00:00:48.460 What are we doing about it?
00:00:50.720 Well, I wish I could do more right now.
00:00:52.560 My department isn't funded.
00:00:53.920 You know, it's the Department of Homeland Security
00:00:56.060 that is supposed to be making sure that these large-scale events
00:01:00.020 across the country are safe.
00:01:02.080 They're national security events, SEER 1 events,
00:01:05.460 which means they're the utmost priority in making sure that we keep people safe.
00:01:09.460 And right now, we're supposed to be putting out contracts
00:01:12.100 to purchase drones and technology to keep each of those matches safe
00:01:16.060 during the World Cup.
00:01:17.400 We're supposed to be giving out grants to cities
00:01:19.600 so that they can invest in their security
00:01:21.600 to prepare for those matches that are going to be happening,
00:01:24.400 not just in the United States,
00:01:25.720 but also partnering in ways with Mexico and Canada
00:01:29.060 to make sure travel back and forth
00:01:31.300 can be facilitated for individuals who want to go to matches in Canada,
00:01:34.780 but also the United States and how we work with CBP
00:01:37.540 to get people through those different airports
00:01:40.740 and also ports of entry.
00:01:43.580 So all of that is supposed to be getting done right now,
00:01:46.240 but Congress, the Democrats have not agreed to fund us,
00:01:49.780 so it's at a standstill.
00:01:51.220 That's the devastating thing,
00:01:52.800 is we have almost 280,000 employees in this department,
00:01:56.360 and the law enforcement officers in ICE and CBP,
00:01:59.440 their salaries are funded,
00:02:00.960 but other individuals may be working without pay,
00:02:04.980 but those individuals that are supposed to be filling out contracts
00:02:07.800 and be working on those security measures don't have dollars.
00:02:11.700 They are furloughed home right now,
00:02:13.020 and so nothing's happened.
00:02:14.620 I'm hopeful that soon they will recognize the importance
00:02:16.920 of Homeland Security and what we need to do
00:02:19.620 to keep people safe every day
00:02:21.040 and give us the funding we need
00:02:22.640 to get this department back to work.
00:02:24.540 Especially with everything that's coming up
00:02:26.320 and with the issues we have around the world right now.
00:02:30.160 I mean, if there's one place to not mess around with
00:02:33.280 is the Department of Homeland Security, missing children.
00:02:36.780 Well, Patrick, if you think about it,
00:02:38.080 we have dozens and dozens of countries
00:02:40.660 that will be coming here to play matches.
00:02:42.400 They're going to bring residents and citizens
00:02:44.380 from those countries here
00:02:45.620 and citizens where we know we have dangerous individuals
00:02:48.480 who would look for that perfect opportunity
00:02:50.400 to come to the United States
00:02:52.220 when we have millions of people coming to visit.
00:02:54.600 So, you know, it's important that we be prepared for that,
00:02:58.160 that we have the investments made that we need to
00:03:00.820 and have it be adequately staffed.
00:03:03.160 So that's the World Cup you've quickly identified
00:03:06.180 as imperative that we partner
00:03:08.840 and make sure that we're ready
00:03:10.080 for all these millions of people that want to visit.
00:03:12.460 Reports are saying we're going to get
00:03:14.500 anywhere between 6 to 10 million visitors.
00:03:17.240 6 to 10 million.
00:03:18.180 And how do you vet all of them?
00:03:19.240 How do you know who's coming?
00:03:20.540 How do you know what people's motives are?
00:03:22.060 Let's say 0.001% is bad.
00:03:25.200 We have to make sure we're protected.
00:03:27.380 This isn't something, you know,
00:03:28.800 when you put up an event,
00:03:29.980 you need, we need a couple months
00:03:32.080 to prepare for some events
00:03:33.220 that we do at MGM Grand Arena.
00:03:34.720 When you have 6 to 10 million people
00:03:36.720 coming to the biggest sporting event
00:03:38.580 every four years in America,
00:03:40.380 you want to make sure there's no issues
00:03:42.020 and it's safety.
00:03:42.660 So I hope both sides of the aisle
00:03:44.840 are working together for this
00:03:46.120 because we want safety.
00:03:48.420 If you ever want to know
00:03:49.780 when I go to work,
00:03:51.080 which sporting event do I lose my employees
00:03:53.100 for a few hours at a time
00:03:54.160 that they're working,
00:03:55.000 it's the World Cup.
00:03:55.740 I'll go to their desk,
00:03:57.660 they're all screaming,
00:03:58.600 somebody scored a goal,
00:03:59.680 they're running around,
00:04:00.440 they're outside.
00:04:00.960 I'm like, guys, we got work to do.
00:04:02.040 What happened?
00:04:02.720 You won't believe we just scored a goal.
00:04:04.120 Look at this, Pat.
00:04:04.660 It's a very different kind of it.
00:04:06.080 I'm sure you've been through it as well yourself
00:04:07.580 with having...
00:04:09.240 Passionate.
00:04:09.880 Passionate people that want to come
00:04:12.340 and celebrate
00:04:13.200 and spend time enjoying the World Cup.
00:04:16.560 Let's hope that they can do that
00:04:17.700 in a safe environment
00:04:18.560 and I'm going to do all I can
00:04:19.640 to be prepared for it
00:04:20.580 that we have the ability to do that
00:04:22.240 and provide that for those families.
00:04:23.780 We're rooting for you.
00:04:24.560 We're rooting for you for that.
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