Ep. 47 | Following the Money: Who's Really Funding the Anti-ICE Riots

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Ep. 47 | Following the Money: Who's Really Funding the Anti-ICE Riots

Exposing the $34 million California pipeline behind "grassroots" protests

Meseidy

Jun 12, 2025

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Meseidy and Rachel are back with another explosive episode diving deep into the money trail behind the recent protests and riots across California and beyond. We're talking taxpayer-funded activism, suspicious Signal chats, and a web of organizations that'll make your head spin. From CHIRLA's $34 million California funding to mysterious mask deliveries from pickup trucks, we're connecting the dots on who's really organizing these "grassroots" movements. Plus, we dish on Trump's China deal (spoiler: we're not loving it), Elon's weak apology, and why excluding Rand Paul and Thomas Massey from the congressional picnic is peak petty politics. Buckle up - this one's a doozy!

Episode Highlights

CHIRLA's Massive California Funding Pipeline - This taxpayer-funded organization receives $34 million annually from California (75% of their revenue) and their funding skyrocketed after the state became a sanctuary city in 2018.
The Signal Chat Rapid Response Network - Los Angeles officials, including Mayor Bass, are plugged into activist text threads that coordinate "rapid response" to ICE raids, with district staff directly connected to protest organizers.
Mysterious Mask Delivery Caught on Camera - Fox News affiliate captures protesters swarming a pickup truck distributing $60 welding masks from masked drivers, raising questions about funding sources for "spontaneous" demonstrations.
Labor Unions Supporting Illegal Immigration - SEIU leader David Huerta was arrested for obstructing ICE operations, despite labor unions historically opposing illegal immigration because it drives down wages for their members.
Trump's China Deal Concerns - The hosts express disappointment over allowing more Chinese students into the US despite ongoing concerns about CCP influence in American universities and national security risks.

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