Grieving Mom Obliterates MS-13-Supporting Democrats at WH Press Briefing | The Mandate | 4/16/25

BlazeTV host Jill Savage and Blaze News editor in chief Matthew Peterson discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement on the closure of the State Department’s  Global Engagement Center; a top adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who was put on administrative leave over claims of possible leaks; the Trump administration’s decision to take Maine to court for violating Title IX by allowing men to compete in women's sports; Vice President JD Vance’s argument against using due process to deport illegal migrants; and Joe Biden’s first public speech since his presidential run. Blaze Media senior politics editor Christopher Bedford calls in after attending the White House press briefing on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant and MS-13 member recently deported by the Trump administration. The briefing featured Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, who left behind five children after she was murdered and raped by an illegal immigrant. She called out Maryland Democrat Sen. Chris Van Hollen for traveling to El Salvador for a noncitizen gang member and never mentioning her daughter's murder. Plus, BlazeTV host James Poulos breaks down remarks from the Endless Frontiers Retreat on re-establishing American dominance in technology and how the MAHA movement could clash with this. Finally, Jill and Matthew share some of their favorite Mandate memes from the audience and give a special award to Chris Van Hollen. BLAZE NEWS SPONSORS Birch Gold President Trump specifically exempted gold and silver bullion from these sweeping tariffs. While these new policies are triggering significant financial chaos, the administration preserved your ability to diversify into precious metals. Birch Gold will help you convert an existing IRA or 401(k) into a GOLD IRA for no money out of pocket! Text JILL to 989898 and receive your free, no-obligation info kit on GOLD. Frontier Frontier Magazine, by Blaze Media, is back with issue 2. But you can’t buy Frontier in stores — you can ONLY get it through Blaze Unlimited. With Blaze Unlimited, you also get early access to exclusive events and VIP opportunities; dedicated customer support and VIP treatment; exclusive, members-only content; and a premium experience. Go to https://BlazeUnlimited.com/bnt RIGHT NOW and lock in your subscription before we sell out … again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices