ICE Raid in Nebraska Proves Americans Want the Jobs

When ICE agents stormed Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha just days ago, few could have predicted what came next. Nearly 100 illegal workers were apprehended, some caught on video surrendering in confusion as officers shouted, “¡Hands up!”—a scene that critics tried to paint as chaos. But what followed was far more telling than the arrests themselves: dozens of American citizens lined up at the company’s front door, job applications in hand, ready to work.

For years, Americans have been told that “no one wants these jobs.” But this week, that myth collapsed in real time.

A Broken System Exposed
The operation at Glenn Valley Foods was not just a raid—it was a reality check.

As agents calmly rounded up illegal workers—some of whom had been using false identities, according to preliminary reports—a nearby ICE official confirmed the numbers: “We have a total of six now,” he said into a radio. One officer was heard describing one of the detainees as a “psychopath,” perhaps in reference to erratic behavior during the arrest. And yet, even amid tension, another voice called for “Peace, brother”—a reminder of the professional, composed demeanor maintained by ICE agents in hostile conditions.

The video has since gone viral, and with it, the public has been forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: for too long, illegal labor has replaced lawful employment in America, all to boost corporate profits at the expense of national security and worker dignity.

The Lobby That Told the Real Story
As the detained workers were being processed, something extraordinary happened. The lobby of Glenn Valley Foods—once filled with shadow labor—was now flooded with American citizens looking for honest work. Men and women from Nebraska and surrounding areas responded almost instantly to the news that job openings were available.

They came with IDs, résumés, and the desire to earn a living legally—proving what conservative voices have argued for decades: Americans want to work, but greedy business owners have deliberately ignored them, choosing instead to exploit undocumented labor for cheap wages and no accountability.

This isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a snapshot of a national pattern, and one the Trump administration has committed to dismantling with full force.

A Necessary Message: No Job is Above the Law
President Trump has long warned that the United States cannot afford to treat any industry as immune from immigration enforcement. Whether it’s agriculture, food processing, hospitality, or construction, an illegal is an illegal—regardless of where they work.

Allowing entire sectors to thrive on the backs of undocumented labor undermines not only the law, but the value of American citizenship. It sends a dangerous message: that breaking the law is more profitable than following it.

This administration is changing that message—one raid at a time.

Greed Over Country? Not Anymore
It’s no secret why businesses like Glenn Valley Foods hire illegal workers: they’re cheaper, easier to control, and less likely to report abuses. But those benefits come with enormous costs to the American economy, to public safety, and to the soul of the nation.

By choosing undocumented labor over Americans, companies are not only violating the law—they are betraying the very country that allowed them to thrive in the first place.

As the ICE raid in Omaha demonstrates, there is no labor shortage—just a shortage of honest hiring practices.

Conclusion: Law, Labor, and Loyalty
The Glenn Valley operation is not a tragedy—it’s a turning point. It shows that Americans are ready to work, if only given the chance. It shows that the system can be fixed, if leaders are brave enough to act. And most importantly, it shows that President Trump was right all along: we don’t need to tolerate illegal labor to keep our economy running.

We need to enforce the law. We need to respect American workers. And we need to put America First—not the profits of law-breaking companies.

The message is clear: you break the law, you lose your workers. You follow the law, and Americans are ready to build this country—one legal paycheck at a time.