WH official intervened into an investigation into Andrew Tate: ProPublica

Immigration Enforcement Impact - Diversion of federal agents to immigration enforcement at FBI and DHS has taken investigators off child predator cases [2][3] - An anti-terror squad in Baltimore working on child exploitation cases was reassigned to immigration enforcement [2] - 20% of FBI agents at large were reassigned to immigration enforcement [3] - ICE and Homeland Security Investigations personnel have been taken off criminal investigations for routine immigration enforcement [4] - Immigration enforcement priorities shifted from targeting dangerous criminals to easier targets, driven by demands for higher deportation numbers [7][8] Allegations of Interference - A White House official allegedly intervened in a Homeland Security investigation involving the Tate brothers, requesting the return of seized electronic devices [15] - Senior DHS officials were concerned that complying with the White House request would interfere with an ongoing investigation [16] - The White House official's lawyer denied ordering the return of the devices but declined to comment on whether the official had asked for their return [18] Concerns Regarding Administration's Actions - Concerns raised about the administration's commitment to protecting children, given appointments and priorities [11][12][23] - Skepticism exists regarding the release of information related to the Epstein case, despite promises from the president and Republicans [21] - Victims of sex crimes do not feel the administration has been fighting for them, but rather avoiding the politics of the issue [23] Prioritization of Immigration - Hardline immigration reform, including increased deportation numbers and building a wall, appears to be a higher priority for the president than combating sex trafficking and protecting children [27] - While the president is presumably against pedophilia and sex trafficking, these issues are not as deeply animating as immigration reform [26][27]