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Andrew Cuomo BREAKS SILENCE on ICE: "Legitimate Mission BUT They Went Too FAR"

Published February 3, 2026 | Video Starts at 08:38

But everyone is now teeing off the abomination, which was what ICE did in Minneapolis. And that's what they are responding to. But If they [ICE] were doing their job lawfully, it's a legitimate function. It would make the country safer and better and they should cooperate. (08:38–08:46)

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Asserts that lawful execution of ICE's duties would enhance national safety and local governments should cooperate.

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