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Home Depot Denies Claims of $250 Million Deal With ICE After Rumor Goes Viral
Home Depot and DHS publicly denied claims circulating on social media that the retail chain signed a $250 million contract to allow ICE agents to con…
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Home Depot Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged ICE Collaboration Claims
A recent viral video by user UtHighKing has sparked debate and concern regarding Home Depot's alleged involvement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In the video, which has garnered significant attention, UtHighKing claims that Home Depot signed a $250 million contract with DHS to allow ICE to utilize their parking lots for the apprehension of migrants seeking employment. The author expresses strong disapproval, stating, "That is OUR money these ghouls are giving them," and questions the justification for targeting individuals simply looking for work. He further challenges the narrative surrounding the 'worst of the worst' criminals, suggesting a broader, discriminatory agenda. However, in an update to his video description, UtHighKing acknowledges, "I’m failing to find credible sources about the lump payment." Despite this, he maintains his criticism, asserting that Stefan Müller has "specifically directed his gICEstapo to target Home Depot’s" and that Home Depot has not spoken out against these "targeted attacks." Comments on the video reflect a divided audience, with some expressing solidarity in boycotting Home Depot and suggesting alternatives like Lowe's, while others, citing their own research, indicate that the claims about the contract may be false or unverified. One commenter stated, "According to Google, this is not true," while another noted, "Researching source, wasn’t able to find credibility in this one." The ongoing discussion highlights public sensitivity to corporate actions related to immigration and the spread of unverified information online.
