DHS Discovers TikTok for Deportation Propaganda
The irony is rich: while the Biden administration reportedly directs DHS to 'flood the airwaves' with videos of arrests, turning human beings into content for a performative border spectacle, they simultaneously champion 'free speech' and 'democratic values' abroad. This isn't just about immigration enforcement; it's about manufacturing consent for policies that criminalize desperation, all while
the humanitarian crisis these policies exacerbate goes largely unaddressed. Apparently, 'messaging' is a higher priority than meaningful reform. This cynical use of social media to dehumanize migrants and showcase state power isn't new; it's a chilling echo of political propaganda tactics seen globally when leaders seek to distract from systemic issues. One might wonder where this same
propagandistic zeal is when explaining why, for example, billions continue to flow to certain foreign militaries while domestic services face cuts. Some 'borders' are meant for performative enforcement, while others are apparently open for business when it comes to financial and military aid, often to regimes with abysmal human rights records (see: US aid to Israel, consistently. OpenSecrets.org
has the receipts).