In an interview on Face the Nation, Rep. Robert Garcia discusses concerns about ICE and Border Patrol actions, criticizes the handling of Epstein documents, and accuses the government of a cover-up.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Robert Garcia , a Democrat from California, that aired on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on February 15, 2026. The interview, conducted by Ed O'Keefe, covered a range of critical issues, starting with concerns about the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol , and moving on to the ongoing review of the Epstein documents released by the Justice Department. \O'Keefe began by asking Rep.
Garcia about potential investigations into allegations of wrongdoing within ICE and Border Patrol, given the Democrat's position on the House Oversight Committee. Garcia expressed that he has seen increasing expressions of concern from some Republicans, but noted a lack of concrete action and a need for greater courage in addressing these issues. He highlighted disturbing reports of U.S. citizens being shot, veterans being detained without cause, and children being deported, characterizing the situation as DHS creating terror. Garcia also asserted that former President Donald Trump had transformed ICE into his personal police force. He clarified that, as of the time of the interview, no Republican committee chairman had publicly committed to investigating these allegations. He criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for seemingly aligning with Trump's agenda on this issue. \The interview then transitioned to the Epstein documents, with O'Keefe noting the release of approximately three and a half million documents and the lack of evidence to criminally charge anyone else, according to a CBS News review. The Justice Department had released a list of over 300 government officials and politically exposed persons mentioned in the files, a legally mandated step. Garcia responded with a strong condemnation of what he perceived as a cover-up by the White House and the Department of Justice. He stated that a significant portion of the Epstein files remained unreleased, and that many released files were heavily redacted. He raised concerns about the protection of those implicated in the crimes, particularly billionaires and potential co-conspirators. He questioned why the DOJ was not fully adhering to both the law and the Oversight Committee's subpoenas. Garcia vowed to continue efforts to seek justice for the survivors of Epstein’s crimes, and he openly accused the Trump administration of protecting the powerful men implicated in this scandal. He pointed out the apparent contradiction in the redaction of names. Garcia highlighted that many names were unredacted while some names of the potential accomplices were still protected. He emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation and the need for full transparency
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