In a world where political correctness often feels like the language of the day, one Florida sheriff isn’t afraid to call a spade a spade. Sheriff Grady Jud made waves recently when he tackled a “woke” reporter’s inquiries with the fierceness of a local BBQ chef confronting a tofu hotdog. When asked about “undocumented immigrants,” he wasn’t biting his tongue. Nope, he just flat out called them what they are: illegal immigrants. He didn’t just drop a bombshell; he practically detonated a whole arsenal of facts that even the snootiest of latte-sipping journalists found hard to shrug off.

With a cheeky air of confidence, the sheriff unveiled some eye-popping statistics. He noted that a whopping 74% of the illegal immigrants his department has detained have prior criminal charges. Yep, 74%. That’s almost like finding out your favorite pizza place has a secret ingredient—except in this case, the “secret” is felony, and it’s served with a side of “what were they thinking?” The remaining 26%? Just collateral damage, riding shotgun with their law-breaking buddies. Consider it a comedy of errors, but with less laughter and more handcuffs.

But here’s where it gets juicy. Jud laid out how the local police departments are inadvertently complicating things. In cities where local leaders refuse to play nice with ICE, the feds have to swoop in like a teenager during a Christmas party, hoping to be noticed. He argued that if these cities would just cooperate, it wouldn’t be necessary for ICE agents to flood into their neighborhoods looking for the illegal immigrants that local authorities are letting walk free. It’s like forgetting to invite your neighbors to a party and being shocked when they show up unannounced. Spoiler alert: now everyone’s uncomfortable.

The sheriff didn’t stop there; he threw some serious shade at the politicians in charge in those big blue areas, suggesting they should face some consequences for their actions—or lack thereof. It raises an eyebrow, doesn’t it? If legislation creates chaos, shouldn’t leaders be held accountable? If a kid breaks their toy because they didn’t read the instructions, do we just let them keep the toy and break more stuff? Of course not! But here we are, watching as elected officials toss common sense out the window like last week’s leftovers.

While the discussion was rife with humor and sharp wit, Sheriff Jud’s points echo a deeper concern. The mismanagement at many local levels puts not just national security at risk but also the safety of the very citizens these leaders were sworn to protect. The liberal policies that seem to give priority to “protecting neighbors” often forget to ask which neighbors are packing a not-so-friendly past. It’s a classic case of making a mess and blaming everyone else for the cleanup.

At the end of the day, Sheriff Jud is just a voice of reason in a world that sometimes feels like it’s been spun on its head. If politicians were actually held to account for their decisions, maybe we could see some real change. So, here’s to hoping more lawmen and women like Sheriff Jud dare to speak up, mix in a little humor, and bring some clarity to the chaotic comedy that is American politics!