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TexasTowelie

(126,168 posts)
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 04:16 AM Yesterday

She Voted For Trump. Now Her Terminally Ill Father Is Being Deported - The Logical Leftist



A Florida woman voted for Trump. She believed in his immigration policies. Now her terminally ill father—a man who worked the same construction job in Florida for decades and raised five kids—is facing deportation and possible death in ICE custody.

In this video, The Logical Leftist breaks down this voter's admission that she was "brainwashed into thinking I was one of them," and what her story reveals about the real consequences of supporting hardline immigration enforcement.

What You'll Learn:

• How her political awakening happened—and why it took her father's deportation
• The "Narrative of Exemption" that makes people think harsh policies won't affect them
• Why immigrant communities are watching this moment closely
• The psychological toll of realizing you voted against your own family's survival

This is accountability. This is consequence. This is what happens when rhetoric meets reality.
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Pototan

(3,033 posts)
1. I just love these stories
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 05:32 AM
22 hrs ago

Of course, I feel bad for the tragedy facing her father. The situation would be the same regardless of how she voted. She would have needed another 7 million or so to not be "brain washed".

But, by voting for Trump and facing these circumstances, it certainly does reduce my sympathy.

wolfie001

(7,334 posts)
6. Every tRUMP voter pulled the lever and said "Fuck You"
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 AM
21 hrs ago

That's how they think cluelessly missing the part where things go awry for everybody. 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

Norrrm

(4,338 posts)
2. MAGA strategy - Voting against their own interests
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 05:45 AM
22 hrs ago

MAGA strategy - Voting against their own interests

QueerDuck

(1,198 posts)
3. She didn't have a change of heart... only a change of circumstance. I do not care about this woman's tears.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 05:59 AM
22 hrs ago

bmichaelh

(1,108 posts)
4. Trump is bad for healthcare
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 06:10 AM
22 hrs ago

I am sorry for her situation.

However, there was enough evidence in his first term to show that Trump is bad for healthcare.

Trying to repeal ACA which provides protection against lifetime limits and preexisting conditions.
His callous disregard for those suffering during COVID.

Senate has yet to pass ACA subsidies extension.
Trump is already on record that he might repeal it.
Americans are cancelling their ACA insurance due to high premiums.
Uninsured in this country is rising.

These countries Trump talks about annexing (Canada, Greenland) have universal healthcare.
They do not want to have anything to do with our healthcare system with that idiot RFK Jr in charge.

Martin Eden

(15,428 posts)
8. Referring to Hispanic immigrants, Trump said "They're poisoning the BLOOD of our country."
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 07:29 AM
20 hrs ago

Hitler said the exact same thing about Jews.

BLOOD refers to your race -- not your immigration status, sweetie. YOU are being dehumanized along with every other Hispanic person, even if you were born in the US or became a naturalized citizen.

And yet you voted for a racist pathological liar who only looks out for himself and the billionaires who curry his favor. Tax cuts for the rich, less money for healthcare & education, and a free hand for those who pollute the air we breathe and commit fraud to rip off you and me.

Why didn't you know all that BEFORE you voted, sweetie?

Wonder Why

(6,630 posts)
10. With apologies to South African musician Solomon Linda, all I can think of is
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 09:49 AM
18 hrs ago

Wembube, wembube, wembube, wembube,
The Leopard eats tonight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_Sleeps_Tonight]

PatSeg

(52,513 posts)
11. "She believed in his immigration policies"
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 09:50 AM
18 hrs ago

And that is what she got. Be careful what you wish for.

Norrrm

(4,338 posts)
12. "They're poisoning the BLOOD of our country." - Wonder if Vance supports this concerning his own wife and family?
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 05:32 PM
10 hrs ago

Is Vance looking for a 'proper' white wife?
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