By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Strictly Speaking Unfiltered with Bob Frantz.

President Trump’s hard‑line immigration policies have long been a bulwark against the surge of illegal crossings, yet a new political force in Texas is poised to dismantle those safeguards. In a heated, unscripted segment, host Bob Frantz warned listeners that Governor‑elect Gina Hinojosa’s pledge to halt all state cooperation with ICE could erase years of progress and leave the nation vulnerable.

Governor‑elect Hinojosa’s anti‑ICE agenda

During the broadcast, Frantz highlighted a post by Bill Mellujan on X that quoted Hinojosa’s promise to “end state and local cooperation with ICE on day one.” The former Texas state representative, who once voted against the 2017 SB4 sanctuary‑city ban and again against its 2023 iteration, has framed the federal immigration apparatus as an instrument of the so‑called “Great Replacement.” Her stance marks a sharp departure from the policies championed by President Trump, which emphasized cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Frantz noted that Hinojosa’s criticism of former Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star—calling it “a dog and pony show”—signals a willingness to roll back the razor‑wire barriers, water buoys, and National Guard deployments that Abbott credited with reducing illegal entries by an estimated 10‑20 million over the past years.

The potential impact on border security

Without the state‑level tools that Abbott deployed, Frantz argued that any future border crisis could see “no resistance from Texas at the border, no Texas DPS, no Texas National Guard, no razor wire or water buoys.” He referenced the 2021 surge of 15 Haitians crossing illegally at the Del Rio bridge as a reminder of how quickly the situation can deteriorate when enforcement slackens.

Frantz warned that the loss of these measures would not only affect Texas but could embolden illegal migration nationwide, undermining the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the nation’s borders.

Social media’s role in amplifying extremist voices

The host also dissected a TikTok video from a user named Meg, who boasts 332,000 followers and openly celebrates extremist rhetoric. Frantz quoted the video’s disturbing line: “I want them taken into the city town square, hung from their ankles, and cut them from groins to chin.” He used this example to illustrate how fringe content can gain traction and influence public discourse, especially when amplified by high‑profile political figures.

Frantz emphasized that the spread of such content fuels the narrative of a “Great Replacement” and creates a climate where violent language is normalized, further polarizing the national conversation on immigration.

Political stakes heading into 2028

Looking ahead, Frantz warned that the 2028 elections could be a turning point. He stressed that “if we lose in 2028 and they have the trifecta, the country dies.” The host argued that the combination of a hostile state governor and a potential loss of federal majorities could allow radical immigration policies to take root, threatening the nation’s foundational principles of faith, family, and freedom.

He called on listeners to stay vigilant, noting that the “two years” of the current administration’s control are critical for cementing border security measures before any political shift occurs.

What the Trump administration can do

President Trump, still in office, has repeatedly urged Congress to codify his border security measures, a step that Frantz described as “the biggest gripe” for many conservatives. By enshrining these policies into law, the administration could protect the gains made under Operation Lone Star and prevent a rollback by future state leaders.

Frantz concluded by urging viewers to remember the impact of past tragedies, such as the murder of Charlie Kirk, and to recognize how extremist rhetoric can quickly become mainstream if left unchecked.

The full episode of Strictly Speaking Unfiltered with Bob Frantz is available on OBBM Network TV.