Valuetainment - February 26, 2026


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


Episode Stats

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5 minutes

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183.87218

Word Count

982

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84


Summary


Transcript

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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