Tucson border sector sees third straight week of 10,000+ apprehensions as flow of illegal aliens shows no signs of stopping

Tucson border sector sees third straight week of 10,000+ apprehensions as flow of illegal aliens shows no signs of stopping



The Tucson, Arizona, border sector's agents apprehended nearly 13,000 illegal immigrants in the first week of October 2023, the third straight week the number eclipsed 10,000.

Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector John Modlin announced a plethora of migrant apprehensions and rescues, posting his weekly numbers to his X account, Breitbart reported.

Modlin reported 12,992 apprehensions, 192 rescues, 127 federal criminal cases, 18 human smuggling events, five narcotics events, and two firearms seized.

Just two days before the post, the border station at Nogales reported that a K9 team made a "significant" seizure of drugs in four abandoned duffel bags.

"The drugs tested positive for meth and fentanyl, totaling 71.0 pounds of meth, with an estimated street value of $63,796, and 63.3 pounds of fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $416,150."

Nogales is one of nine stations in the Tucson Sector, operating with 3,600 agents. That means there were 3.6 illegal immigrants for every one border agent in the sector during that week.

Week in Review\u2026\n- 12,992 Apprehensions\n- 192 Rescues\n- 127 Federal Criminal Cases\n- 18 Human Smuggling Events\n- 5 Narcotics Events\n- 2 Firearms Seized
— John R. Modlin (@John R. Modlin) 1696713495

A recent report showed that the Biden administration has allowed more than 99% of illegal immigrants to remain in the United States since 2021, according to numbers from the House Republicans.

"Between January 20, 2021, and March 31, 2023, the Biden Administration has removed from the United States only 5,993 illegal aliens who were encountered at the southwest border and who were placed in removal proceedings before an immigration judge during that time," the report stated.

As well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that his state has sent over 50,000 illegal aliens to Democrat-led sanctuary cities.

This included 12,500 to Washington, D.C. since April 2022, with over 18,500 sent to New York City and over 13,500 to Chicago since August 2022.

At the same time, thousands of "special interest aliens" have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents in the U.S. under the Biden administration. Details about the nature of the illegal border crossings were reportedly leaked from Customs and Border Protection.

Fox News reported that the "special interest aliens" typically come from countries that the U.S. has associated with terrorism or present a threat to national security.

The leaked data was apparently confirmed by a number of sources inside CBP, which detailed the number of arrests made between October 2021 and October 2023. Border agents reportedly engaged with 6,386 individuals from Afghanistan, 3,153 from Egypt, 659 from Iran, and 538 from Syria.

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John Fetterman just BROKE the internet with the WEIRDEST fashion trend you’ve ever seen



Never mind the fact that Senator John Fetterman somehow still has 1,936 days remaining in his term, and never mind the fact that he’s “always good for a quote,” albeit a cringeworthy quote.

We’ll even overlook his two ridiculous responses to the impeachment inquiry announcement.

Today, we’re focusing on the senator’s recent fashion statement – a most unusual choice that leaves Pat Gray, Keith Malinak, and Jeff Fisher in tears from laughter.

The second time Fetterman was asked for a response regarding the impeachment inquiry, it’s impossible to focus on his response (nothing worth hearing anyway) because you’re so distracted by what he’s wearing.

To the left of his head, he pinned a life-size picture of fellow Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey’s head.

“It almost makes him look like a two-headed person,” says Pat.

“We’re an idiocracy,” laughs Keith.

Fetterman’s statement piece is so strange that you have to see it for yourself. Watch the clip below.


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Guess which HYPOCRITICAL Dem flies in a private jet to shame climate change deniers



Self-awareness seems lost on climate czar John Kerry.

Despite the supposed impact planes have on the planet, Kerry has been jet-setting around the world in a private plane and giving speeches that focus on shaming so-called climate change deniers.

“Without facts or economics on their side, they flatly deny what’s happening to our planet and what we must do to save it,” Kerry tells an audience in Scotland.

“They incite a movement against what they falsely label ‘climate change fanaticism,’ as they conveniently forget that the dictionary definition of a cult is the dismissal of facts in devotion to a lie,” he adds.

Pat Gray isn’t fooled.

“He is doing the perfect example of 'they accuse us of everything they are doing,'” Gray says.

“They are the hysterical people that are in hysterics non-stop, giving inaccurate facts, telling outright, flat-out lies, and trying to whip people into a frenzy over climate change being catastrophic and man-caused right now,” he adds.

Keith Malinak is in full agreement.

“It’s bad enough that these Marxists push their policies forward, come hell or high water. It’s another when they completely gaslight us, and they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, look at what they’re doing over there,’ when it’s exactly what they’re doing every time,” he says.

In his speech, Kerry goes on to say that “humanity is inexorably threatened by humanity itself.”

“Well, I’m sorry that I’m not freaked out over a one-degree temperature change in a hundred years,” Gray mocks.

Gray notes that Kerry was caught in a lie years ago about his time in Vietnam.

“All of that was proven not to be accurate. It was a lie.” Gray says.

“How does he have any credibility? Now we’re supposed to buy everything he says about climate change? And we’re the ones who are spewing lies all the time? Wow,” he adds.


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'I do not have a body double': Fetterman releases funny video mocking the idea he has a look-alike stand-in



Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has playfully announced that he does not have a body double.

Fetterman, who entered Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be treated for clinical depression in February and was discharged at the end of March, returned to the Senate this week.

The lawmaker, who just took office earlier this year, posted a video poking fun at the idea that he has a look-alike stand-in.

In the video, Fetterman said that while he was at the hospital, "The fringy fringies" concoted the "conspiracy." But right after, he declared in the video that the body double idea is "not true;" the scene cuts to Fetterman wearing a different hoody while pretending to be another person who asks what event he is supposed to do that afternoon. The song "Just the Two of Us" can be heard playing in the background.

"Thought it was time to address the rumor: I do not have a body double," Fetterman's tweet declared.

\u201cThought it was time to address the rumor: I do not have a body double.\u201d
— John Fetterman (@John Fetterman) 1681857737

Fetterman won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Pennsylvania last year mere days after suffering a stroke. He went on to defeat Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz during the general election contest.

"I am extremely grateful to the incredible team at Walter Reed. The care they provided changed my life," Fetterman said in a statement last month. "I will have more to say about this soon, but for now I want everyone to know that depression is treatable, and treatment works. This isn't about politics — right now there are people who are suffering with depression in red counties and blue counties. If you need help, please get help."

\u201cNEWS: Sen. Fetterman was discharged from Walter Reed, and is now back in\u00a0Braddock\n\nWith the Senate in recess for the next 2 weeks, John will spend time with his family and constituents in PA, and return to D.C. when the Senate session resumes on 4/17.\n\nFull statement from John:\u201d
— Joe Calvello (@Joe Calvello) 1680298633

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Rapper E-40 claims 'racial bias' after being kicked out of NBA game after 'disagreement' with 'white woman' — but security has another story



Hip-hop artist E-40 is citing "racial bias" after he says he was ejected from an NBA playoff game for arguing with another member of the crowd whom he described as a "white woman," as reported by the Daily Wire.

The rapper, whose real name is Earl Tywone Stevens Sr., was seen all over social media speaking with security guards courtside, before eventually being ejected from the first game of the NBA playoffs between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors on April 15, 2023.

As he left the venue, the artist appeared to be shouting and pointing at another member of the audience.

\u201c@HeuristicLineup Same!!!! I got a vid\u201d
— John (@John) 1681613344

In a statement, the rapper said he was subjected to "disrespectful heckling" over the course of the game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

"I finally turned around and addressed one heckler in an assertive but polite manner. Yet, shortly thereafter, Kings' security approached me, assumed that I instigated the encounter and proceeded to kick me out of the arena," the statement read.

“Unfortunately, it was yet another reminder that — despite my success and accolades as a musician and entrepreneur — racial bias remains prevalent. Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed that I was at fault,” E-40 continued.

The musician also called for an investigation into the security team's conduct.

\u201cHip-hop artist E-40 says racial bias was the reason behind him being kicked out of Golden 1 Center midway through the fourth quarter of Golden State-Sacramento on Saturday night and he is requesting the Kings to investigate. Full statement:\u201d
— Shams Charania (@Shams Charania) 1681653261

A senior NBA writer for ESPN, Mark Spears, said the following day on Twitter that the venue had repeatedly warned E-40 about standing and blocking the view of other attendees.

"Golden 1 Center security believed E-40 stood excessively thus blocking the view of fans behind him, refused to comply after a warning was given after many complaints and there was an effort by Kings & Warriors security to escort him out without further distraction, - NBA sources," the writer said.

"A source close to E-40 says a warning was never given by Golden 1 security for standing excessively," he added minutes later.

\u201cA source close to E-40 says a warning was never given by Golden 1 security for standing excessively.\u201d
— Marc J. Spears (@Marc J. Spears) 1681666728

According to ESPN, the Sacramento Kings announced they are looking into the incident.

"The Sacramento Kings take these claims seriously and are investigating the facts and circumstances regarding the situation, as we do anytime an accusation like this is made," the team said in a statement.

One of the stars of the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson, commented in support of the rapper, calling him the team's "biggest supporter for years."

"He's always been respectful. He's always been considerate of those around him. Very weird to see, and I hope it's resolved," the player added.

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Anheuser-Busch stock slips in wake of Bud Light's transsexual marketing fiasco and boycott



ESG-conscious executives at Anheuser-Busch may have discounted the initial backlash against Bud Light's partnership with female impersonator Dylan Mulvaney, but they are unlikely to ignore the Monday morning drop in their company's share price.

The stock price for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) closed last week at $66.34 per share. Monday morning, the price fell precipitously, opening at $64.99. As of the time of publication, the price continued to slide.

ScalpIt, a Twitter account that discusses investment opportunities, suggested last week that it might be a good "time to short $BUD" as merchandisers noted the consumer backlash to Bud Light's reported partnership with Mulvaney was having a visible impact.

An individual claiming to work for an Anheuser-Busch affiliate recently noted online that few if any are now buying the company's various alcoholic beverages. Other images circulating on Twitter appear to anecdotally corroborate his claims.

\u201cJUST IN: Anheuser-Busch affiliate, whose primary sales is bud light says NO ONE IS BUYING THE PRODUCTS and when this happens he can\u2019t feed his family.. \n\n\u201cThey DON\u2019T KNOW their clientele\u2026 \u201cThanks, Anheuser-Busch.\u201d\n\n\u201d
— Chuck Callesto (@Chuck Callesto) 1680959190

TheBlaze previously reported that the initial announcement — that a TikTok performer who simultaneously boasts about having become a "girl" and sporting a "bulge" would be a spokesman for the Bud Light — sparked outrage and disbelief.

Townhall columnist Derek Hunter wrote that Bud Light is now "the groomer of beers," a knock on Budweiser's old claim to be "king of beers."

Jaimee Michell, founder of Gays Against Groomers, tweeted, "Dylan Mulvaney is the new (botched) face of Bud Light [clown emoji] @budlight either doesn't know their customers or they do and just don't give a sh**. I'm guessing the latter. What a disgrace."

Rock music artist Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, came out against the announcement with guns blazing.

In a now-viral video, Ritchie said, "Let me say something to all of you and be as clear and concise as possible," then fired numerous shots at several cases of Bud Light beer.

He concluded by saying, "F*** Bud Light, and f*** Anheuser-Busch. ... Have a nice day!"

Country music legend Travis Tritt went much farther than Ritchie's full metal jacket, announcing last week that he would "be deleting all Anheuser-Busch products from my tour hospitality rider. I know many other artists who are doing the same."

Tritt's tweet was retweeted over 21,700 times and liked over 210,000 times.

Tritt noted that he had been sponsored by Budweiser in the past but that those days are gone: "A great American company that later sold out to the Europeans and became unrecognizable to the American consumer. Such a shame."

TheBlaze reported that esteemed country music singer John Rich similarly revealed he would be ditching Bud Light at his Nashville bar following the company's woke initiative.

Rich polled his followers online, asking them, "Are you thirsty for a Bud Light now?"

With 30,842 votes cast, the result was resoundingly, "Hell Naw."

\u201cAre you thirsty for a Bud Light now?\u201d
— John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1680567448

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh called on conservatives to band together to boycott woke businesses, suggesting that efficacy was dependent upon picking a company, ganging up on it, and making "an example of it."

"We can't boycott every woke company or even most of them," tweeted Walsh. "But we can pick one, it hardly matters which, and target it with a ruthless boycott campaign. Claim one scalp then move onto the next."

Podcaster Tim Pool noted that those interested in boycotting Anheuser-Busch must target several brands:

\u201cand these\u201d
— Tim Pool (@Tim Pool) 1680784200

TheStreet reported that despite the Monday drop, Anheuser-Busch stock continues to outperform the shares of its peers. It is unclear whether the stock will rally or whether the Monday slip signals the beginning of a trend.

This video is part of what spurred the reaction and the boycott:

\u201cBud Light knows hiring Dylan Mulvaney won\u2019t help sales \u2014 but that\u2019s not why they hired him. \n\nIt will, however, significantly improve their ESG score. That\u2019s why they did it. \n\u201d
— Mythinformed (@Mythinformed) 1680487838

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'There’s a war going on': Jeremy Clarkson of 'Top Gear' calls out the radical left's attack on normalcy and free speech



Jeremy Clarkson of "Top Gear" fame faces further risk of cancellation over a December column in which he ridiculed former actress Meghan Markle. It appears he has decided to go out swinging, although his target is of much greater significance this time around.

The 62-year-old Briton penned an opinion piece over the weekend in the Sunday Times concerning his son's recent claim "there's a war going on."

The war his son was referencing was not that waged by Russia against Ukraine but the one allegedly afoot in the United Kingdom — in fields and streets, hills and landing grounds previously thought unconquered. The apparent enemy: the radical left, keen to "unstitch and burn the fabric of Britain."

Unlike militant socialists of old — Clarkson named British trade unionist Arthur Scargill as an example —, the leftists on the frontlines today allegedly hide "in the impenetrable shadow of anonymity, inventing new rules to ensnare anyone and everyone them deem to be unworthy."

While these leftists may conceal their intentions, Clarkson suggested their impact is far-reaching and unmistakable, citing as proofs the apparent ideological capture of television and radio, big business, and the education system in the U.K.

"When was the last time you saw a fictional police force hunting a gang of Muslim extremists? It's always the far right. ... Make a joke about she/him pronouns or Greta Thunberg, and they'll blow a piece of tumbleweed across the stage," he wrote.

Clarkson knows a great deal about the expurgation of nonconforming thought and thinkers from the British media — given his recent and forthcoming cancellations.

The former "Top Gear" presenter wrote a comedic column in December stating that he hated Markle on a "cellular level," and — in a reference to a scene from "Game of Thrones" — quipped that he wouldn't mind seeing "people throwing lumps of excrement at her."

On another occasion, Clarkson wrote that he wanted to "shoot a polar bear in the middle of its face" after Markle, whom he referred to as a "silly little cable TV actress," told commoners not to drive their automobiles.

Despite Clarkson offering a "mea culpa with bells on," several members of parliament accused him of hate speech and called for his removal from the nation's television screens.

\u201cFollowing grotesque comments made about the First Minster and The Duchess of Sussex, I do not believe Jeremy Clarkson should be allowed back on our screens. I've written to the Chief Executive of @ITV.\u201d
— JOHN NICOLSON M.P. (@JOHN NICOLSON M.P.) 1671470913

Variety reported last week that Amazon will likely not be working with Clarkson on future seasons of "The Grand Tour" and "Clarkson's Farm."

The Daily Mail noted that he might also get the axe by ITV, thereby losing his gig hosting "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"

In his opinion piece, Clarkson posed the questions, "Who's doing the erasing? Who's making the rules? That's just it. We don't have a clue. What we do know is that, having taken control of the television stations, without a shot being fired, they turned their attention, like any conquering army, to the schools."

Clarkson suggested that the leftists who successfully took over British schools "went fully Pol Pot, doing a comprehensive year-zero job on the curriculum so that kids would know their parents were all racists. Apart from those with 'unconscious bias.' Who were racists as well."

"You probably think, because you don’t know this war is going on, that when you drop little Johnny off at the school gates he’s going to learn the nine times table that day," wrote Clarkson. "No, he isn’t. He’s learning that he might actually be a girl, which is why there are probably tampon dispensers in the boys’ lavatories."

According to Clarkson, not only have schools, workplaces, and the media been conquered by the ideological peers of the Khmer Rouge but the British police, if not on board with these ideologies, is at least now deferential.

"Young people with green hair" are free to partake in iconoclasm or glue themselves to roads. However, a young woman with Asperger's syndrome who posted rap lyrics containing the N-word is fitted with "an ankle bracelet and a curfew order and made [to] pay £500 in costs as well as an £85 victim surcharge."

"We’ve now reached a point where the leader of the opposition is so boxed in and frightened that for a while he could not answer when asked if a woman could have a penis," added Clarkson, concluding, "There really is an army with the ability to remove from public life anyone who disagrees with its increasingly militant viewpoint."

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'I never bent the knee': Country Star John Rich wins lawsuit against venue that tried to force vaccine passport at his concert



Country star John Rich recently boasted about winning a legal battle against a venue that tried to enforce a vaccine passport at one of his concerts.

According to the outspoken singer, he never played at venues that would require concert-goers to present vaccine passports or any "papers" in order to attend. Rich says that one venue tried to add the stipulation after he booked a show, so Rich canceled. At that point, the promoter sued the singer.

“During the lockdowns, I stated I’d NEVER play a concert venue that forced fans to show their ‘papers’ for entry concerning Covid,” Rich tweeted.

"One venue added that rule after I agreed to play, so I cancelled it. The promoter sued me. He LOST the case today! Happy to say I never bent the knee," he continued.

\u201cDuring the lockdowns, I stated I'd NEVER play a concert venue that forced fans to show their "papers" for entry concerning Covid. One venue added that rule after I agreed to play, so I cancelled it. The promoter sued me. He LOST the case today! Happy to say I never bent the knee.\u201d
— John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1674154972

Fans responded with reactions such as "thanks for standing up to tyranny" and "we all need to stand our ground," but at least one alleged fan was not happy with apparently learning for the first time that Rich was not supportive of vaccine passports:

"I won’t be attending any of your concerts anytime soon. With that attitude, the likely attendees are going to be a concentrated group of anti-vaxxers," the user replied declared.

"It sounds like a great place to catch Covid. To other John Rich fans: if you’re smart, you will stay away too," the woman said.

"Sounds like a plan," Rich simply responded.

\u201c@JulieSchendel Sounds like a plan\ud83d\udc4d\u201d
— John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1674154972

Rich, 49, has been outspoken on many cultural topics in recent years. In 2021, he spoke out against ideologies that he said are seeking to erase what he and fellow country stars care about. This was in response to the Country Music Awards taking large steps towards championing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

"There are many conservative country music singers that just won't say anything to push back against the ideologies that aim to erase what they care about," Rich wrote on Twitter.

"Why? You know why. I hope soon we see them start to speak up. The country music industry is out of touch with the audience," he added.

\u201cThere are many conservative country music singers that just won't say anything to push back against the ideologies that aim to erase what they care about. Why? You know why. I hope soon we see them start to speak up. The country music industry is out of touch with the audience.\u201d
— John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@John Rich\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1623335303

Rich has gone platinum four times with the band Big & Rich, most famous for the song "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)."

Man who was 'offending' shoppers with 'Jesus Saves' shirt — and was ordered to remove it or leave Mall of America — eventually was allowed to stay, keep shirt on



A man who was "offending" Mall of America shoppers with his "Jesus Saves" T-shirt earlier this month — and who was ordered by mall security to remove the shirt or leave the premises — eventually was allowed to stay in the mall and keep the shirt on, the mall said.

"The guest referenced in the video was approached by Mall of America security on January 7, 2023. One week prior, he was issued a 24-hour trespass for soliciting guests. After a brief interaction, the guest was not required to change his shirt and was allowed to remain at the Mall," the mall said in a statement to KARE-TV.

What's the background?

Cellphone video captured the confrontation involving a Mall of America security guard telling the man that his shirt was "offending" shoppers at the famously large mall in Bloomington, Minnesota — and the guard ordered the man to remove the shirt or leave the mall.

Image source: Facebook video screenshot via @Kameko Rawls, composite

What are the details?

Alpha News — an independent outfit that covers news across the state that often goes unreported — wrote about the confrontation and linked to a pair of clips showing the man talking with security guards near the mall’s rotunda.

The back of man's shirt reads “Jesus is the only way" and includes the well-known “coexist” symbol crossed out, the outlet said.

“Jesus is associated with religion, and it’s offending people,” a security guard tells the man in one clip, adding that "people have been offended.”

The guard then tells the man to remove his shirt or leave the mall.

“I didn’t say anything, though," the man replies. "I didn’t speak .... I didn’t say anything. I just went to Macy’s."

The guard adds, “Again ... I’m giving you a couple options: take the shirt off, and you can go to Macy’s, and you can do your shopping — or you can leave the mall, OK? Those are your only options right now."

A second cut in the same clip shows the guard getting angry as he sharply tells the man, "If you want to shop here, you need to take that shirt off!"

The man asks what's wrong with the shirt, and the guard replies — with his voice still raised — that "it is religious soliciting; there is no soliciting allowed on mall property, which is private property!"

The guard adds, "We've had guests come up saying that they've been offended by your shirt ... take the shirt off, and you can go shopping!"

\u201cI automatically assumed this was overseas, but it's right here in America.\u201d
— John Mason (@John Mason) 1673536746

Here's another clip that ends with the man in the "Jesus Saves" shirt giving a fist bump to different guard, and the man in the shirt and the guards part ways. It wasn't clear from the video if the man left the mall or not:

Alpha News said the mall prohibits “inappropriate attire,” including apparel that “has obscene language, obscene gestures or racial/religious/ethnic slurs that are likely to create a disturbance.” The outlet added that the mall also disallows “picketing, demonstrating, soliciting, protesting, or petitioning.”

Alpha News also said it repeatedly contacted Mall of America last week for comment but that the mall didn't respond.

Anything else?

A group called Bloomington Patriots plans to demonstrate at the mall Feb. 4 and is asking attendees to wear “Jesus shirts," Alpha News said.

As it happens, the outlet added that the Mall of America hosted and promoted a drag show for “all ages” about a year ago year in its “iconic rotunda.”

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Video: 'Jesus Saves' shirt is 'offending' Mall of America shoppers, security guard says — and he orders man to remove shirt or get out of the mall



Cellphone video captured a confrontation involving a Mall of America security guard telling a man wearing a "Jesus Saves" T-shirt that his shirt is "offending" shoppers at the famously large mall in Bloomington, Minnesota — and the guard ordered the man to remove the shirt or leave the mall.

What are the details?

Alpha News — an independent outfit that covers news across the state that often goes unreported — said the confrontation took place last weekend, citing videos published on social media.

The outlet linked to a pair of clips showing the man talking with security guards near the mall’s rotunda, and Alpha News added that one of the videos was livestreamed Jan. 7 to Facebook.

The back of man's shirt reads “Jesus is the only way" and includes the well-known “coexist” symbol crossed out, the outlet said.

Image source: Twitter video screenshot via @LivingGodsTruth

“Jesus is associated with religion, and it’s offending people,” a security guard tells the man in one clip, adding that "people have been offended.”

The guard then tells the man to remove his shirt or leave the mall.

“I didn’t say anything, though," the man replies. "I didn’t speak .... I didn’t say anything. I just went to Macy’s."

The guard adds, “Again ... I’m giving you a couple options: take the shirt off, and you can go to Macy’s, and you can do your shopping — or you can leave the mall, OK? Those are your only options right now."

A second cut in the same clip shows the guard getting angry as he sharply tells the man, "If you want to shop here, you need to take that shirt off!"

The man asks what's wrong with the shirt, and the guard replies — with his voice still raised — that "it is religious soliciting; there is no soliciting allowed on mall property, which is private property!"

The guard adds, "We've had guests come up saying that they've been offended by your shirt ... take the shirt off, and you can go shopping!"

\u201cI automatically assumed this was overseas, but it's right here in America.\u201d
— John Mason (@John Mason) 1673536746

Here's another clip that ends with the man in the "Jesus saves" shirt giving a fist bump to different guard, and the man in the shirt and the guards part ways. It isn't clear if the man left the mall or not:

Alpha News said the mall prohibits “inappropriate attire,” including apparel that “has obscene language, obscene gestures or racial/religious/ethnic slurs that are likely to create a disturbance.” The outlet added that the mall also disallows “picketing, demonstrating, soliciting, protesting, or petitioning.”

Alpha News also reported that some online commenters suggested the man eventually was allowed to remain in the mall with his shirt on, but the outlet added that Mall of America wouldn't provide Alpha News with any context or explanation in regard to the incident. In fact, the outlet said the mall didn't respond to several calls and emails seeking comment this past week.

Now a group called Bloomington Patriots plans to demonstrate at the mall Feb. 4 and is asking attendees to wear “Jesus shirts," Alpha News said.

As it happens, the outlet added that the Mall of America hosted and promoted a drag show for “all ages” about a year ago year in its “iconic rotunda.”

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