DHS Launches Operations in Charlotte, Karens Melt Down [WATCH]

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Saturday that federal immigration enforcement operations are officially underway in Charlotte, following days of speculation and political back-and-forth among state and local officials in North Carolina.

The operation, now formally titled “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” marks the latest expansion of nationwide efforts to locate and apprehend criminal illegal aliens, according to DHS.

BREAKING: U.S. Border Commander Greg Bovino just posted this and liberals are about to lose their MINDS

“This is OUR F***ING COUNTRY! Somebody’s taping me? Continue to tape me. Nobody tells us where to go, when to go, how to go – in OUR F***ING COUNTRY!”

The surge is… pic.twitter.com/wEywsboHNr

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 16, 2025

WATCH: DOZENS of Border Patrol trucks were spotted driving into the heart of Charlotte, NC as DHS launches another mass deportation campaign in a Democrat stronghold

We need to see this in ALL blue cities!

NO SAFE HAVENS FOR ILLEGALS! pic.twitter.com/RmBfRtZx5H

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 15, 2025

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Earlier in the week, state and local Democrats began circulating warnings after learning that DHS was preparing an operation in Charlotte.

The heightened concern followed recent enforcement activity in Chicago, where federal teams conducted wide-scale arrests of criminal illegal aliens.

Several Charlotte city council members and the Mecklenburg County sheriff expressed opposition, but comments from Rep. Alma Adams and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein drew particular attention from federal officials.

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino publicly responded to Adams and Stein on X, saying they were conflating lawful immigrants with individuals in the country illegally.

“Immigrants rest assured, we have your back like we did in Chicago and Los Angeles,” Bovino wrote.

“Rep. Adams, perhaps you & Gov. STEIN should learn the difference between an illegal alien & an immigrant. Illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities and should self deport via CBP Home.”

Immigrants rest assured, we have your back like we did in Chicago and Los Angeles. Rep. Adams, perhaps you & Gov. STEIN should learn the difference between an illegal alien & an immigrant. Illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities and should self deport via CBP Home https://t.co/a9zSolGLeI

— Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) November 14, 2025

DHS made the operation official Saturday night with a press release outlining plans to surge enforcement personnel into Charlotte.

The department included examples of criminal illegal aliens they are seeking in the area as part of the operation.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement, reported by Queen City News’ Andy Weber, highlighting the mission’s focus on public safety.

“Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors. We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed. There have been too many victims of criminal illegal aliens. President Trump and Secretary Noem will step up to protect Americans when sanctuary politicians won’t.”

Videos circulating on social media Saturday showed long lines of Border Patrol vehicles entering Charlotte, signaling the start of the operation.

Additional footage showed DHS agents engaging with residents and conducting interviews in various neighborhoods as part of the enforcement effort.

Opposition to the operation materialized quickly.

DHS patrols have begun in Charlotte, NC and so have the mob. Looks like Democrats are already encouraging them to harass DHS agents. pic.twitter.com/5qt2pifX9u

— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) November 15, 2025

Crowds of activists gathered at several locations, shouting at Border Patrol agents and filming interactions.

One widely shared video appeared to show a woman inside a nail salon calling the officers “demons” and invoking religious language as agents conducted operations nearby.

In the name of Jesus!

DHS agents are already getting to work this morning in Charlotte, NC. pic.twitter.com/5zE8caRDew

— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) November 15, 2025

Outside, individuals shouted at DHS personnel as they carried out interviews and checks.

Spectrum News aired footage showing Border Patrol agents conducting field operations around Charlotte, including interviews outside commercial locations.

Border Patrol agents have entered Charlotte and begun detaining people.

DHS Assist. Sec. Tricia McLaughlin says “We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.” #ncpol

Latest on what’s happening in NC pic.twitter.com/o7Udmnw8t2

— Reuben Jones (@ReubenJones1) November 15, 2025

Bovino appeared in another video from Charlotte, responding to a resident who questioned why agents were talking to people outside a grocery store.

“Could be. Criminals grocery shop. They gotta eat, too,” Bovino said.

NEW: American hero Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and his agents are heckled by a couple of Karens at a grocery store in Charlotte, North Carolina, while arresting an illegal alien.

Karen: “He was grocery shopping.”

Bovino: “Could be. Criminals grocery shop. They gotta… pic.twitter.com/l1OU1ziYaE

— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) November 16, 2025

President Donald Trump, in an interview released Friday, discussed the shift in national immigration enforcement since returning to office, emphasizing changes in border security and the expanded role of federal agencies in locating criminal illegal aliens across the country.

According to Trump, the new approach has strengthened safety for communities nationwide as DHS and Border Patrol ramp up operations in multiple cities, including Charlotte.

.@POTUS on the border: “I had a very safe border the first four years, but now I have a really safe border — but I didn’t have to go Congress to do it. You’re the President.” pic.twitter.com/ptWTTBOWwY

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 15, 2025

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