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This is the first time J.D. Vance has acknowledged that mistakes have been made and things have gone wrong in the course of immigration enforcement! Whether this shift is driven by strategic considerations ahead of the midterm elections or by a genuine commitment to answering honestly, at least it is better than stubbornly refusing to acknowledge mistakes, concealing problems, covering for wrongdoing, or turning a blind eye to misconduct until public trust is ultimately lost. This represents a shift in tone. Until now, Vance has largely defended ICE. For example, in his October 13 remarks in Minneapolis, he emphasized that immigration enforcement officers were being surrounded and needed protection, without acknowledging any mistakes or misconduct on their part. The remarks in question were made yesterday afternoon. Vance participated in a one-hour town hall hosted by CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan. The program, titled Things That Matter, is scheduled to air tonight, Saturday, at 8 p.m. on CBS. During the interview, Vance said that most ICE officers are patriots who want to do a good job protecting the country. However, he acknowledged that “sometimes people make mistakes, and sometimes people really screw up.” He added that the government has a responsibility to investigate and prosecute those who do. When Dokoupil pressed him on what the biggest failures had been, Vance did not identify any specific incidents. He said that some cases had already been investigated, with additional training provided in some instances and disciplinary action taken within ICE in others. However, he noted that “we don’t always make that public,” explaining that people should be judged in court and through the proper investigative process. Earlier this year, two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot by immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota. There have also been other reports of excessive use of force. Getting the balance right here is critical. Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it is fundamental to building public trust. Ordinary Americans are not demanding that law enforcement operate without ever making a mistake. They are demanding that when something goes wrong, officials acknowledge it, investigate it, and hold those responsible accountable. If officials stubbornly refuse to admit wrongdoing, public trust can collapse as soon as polling reveals growing dissatisfaction or video evidence comes to light. By then, it may be too late to repair the damage.

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