The Concern Over Iranian Illegal Migrants, 'Sleeper Cells'
Following the U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, there has been increased concern about potential terrorism in America. Border pundits have forecast that the surge in illegal immigration under the Biden administration could have granted members of Iranian terror cells access to the country. FOX News national correspondent Bill Melugin joins the Rundown to discuss the current management of the southern border and the latest Supreme Court decision regarding 3rd-country removals.
Before leaving for the Netherlands for a NATO summit, the President expressed optimism that Iran's nuclear program has been completely demolished. While the President has said the U.S. is not pushing for regime change, sources close to Iranian people have mentioned that protests are occurring. Fellow at the Middle East Institute, Dr. Nazee Moinian joins the podcast to explain how the Iranian regime reached this point and what its citizens may choose for their future.
Plus, commentary from host of OutKick's 'Gaines for Girls', Riley Gaines.
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