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Jessica my husband and I were police officers who both worked in our city’s child victim and sexual assault unit and I can second what Tim said in that 15-20 years ago if someone called our office and said they knew of a teacher/parent/coach etc who was exposing a child to any of the things we are now seeing as “accepted” we would immediately start an investigation. If a parent said they thought their 6 year old was a boy in a girls body and started dressing the child accordingly we would remove the child from the home and put them in protective custody and arrest the parent for sexual exploitation/exposure/neglect or whatever the applicable statute would be. Now it’s celebrated encouraged and supported. Now we have a pub in our downtown that offers a Sunday brunch where little children who believe they are they are other gender (always according to their parents) are allowed to dress up and adults are allowed to put dollars in their clothing. And if we called the police on that they would just say that ir was inclusion. And there’s nothing they would be able to do about it because it’s the parents choice.

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Thank you for your service.

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Thank God you are no longer a cop.

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Protective custody sounds like the opposite.

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Yes it’s terrible how wrong is right and vice versa with the deep state. My deceased husband was in law enforcement for 21 years. He would be at his wits end with all of this. So heartbreaking.

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i hate clicking like to any of this because I don't 'like' what I'm reading... but liked your post because it's an honest expose of the loss of the country's moral compass. Thank you.

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Terrifying.

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Thank you for tackling these issues and making people aware of what’s happening. It’s unbelievable there are people in the administration that don’t care about 85 THOUSAND missing children.

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Talk to Trump's border people. That's when it happened. Children separated from their families. That was a Trump policy. Where are those children? Ask Donald.

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The document you offer is just pure propaganda issued by a gop-led committee that was out for one thing: publicity. It is embarrassing to see such one sided nonsense released by a congressional committee. Only Republicans quoted in the document. A real reliable piece of work.

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Oh look a NY Times article saying immigrant children are being exploited and harmed and current administration has done nothing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html

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You will note whistleblowers from HHS lose their jobs when they speak out.

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You are uninformed about that. Do your research.

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they are not talking about sexual abuse in that article. Where are state law enforcement agencies that they can't ferret out that these kids are being treated as slaves. I would posit that this is far more pervasive than the sexual trafficking that Sound of Freedom purports to portray, a portrayal that has been deeply criticized. Get some pertinent information, Torey.

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I would posit you are a bot Jeffrey who does no research and denies eyewitness accounts from people working at the border.

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Oh please dive into this.

It is happening in my small town and no one is talking about it. If you ask, you are shut down. I've read about the border and the horrors and listened to a mother of a victim.

BTW the daughter was groomed by a woman in a park where neighborhood children play. The groomer has since been killed whether by suicide or by other means I do not know. The point is that the trafficking is happening to a great extent. Crap about Tim Ballard, true or not(don't care), is just another distraction.

You go.........it's awesome.

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Thank you for this! GODS CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE

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Ask Tim Ballard,s former assistants why they filed criminal charges against him. He is a lying criminal. Similar to most RNC members to date. Nothing in this article is true. People please do research & report this type of fascist propaganda

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RFK changed his opinion on open borders after visiting with border control and learning about the horrors that go on there. Child trafficking is not really a debated issue. It’s happening. And it’s horrifying.

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Right up there with the validity of his antivax nonsense.

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There was a comprehensive immigration bill brought to the senate and Donald trump stopped it because he wanted it as an issue against the democratic candidate. That is how interested and caring these republican politicians are in actually solving an issue. Oooh I think I'm a real journalist!

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What isn’t true? Please be more specific.

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Everything in your article. It is pure political propaganda and a disgrace in relation to the children who actually suffer, not the made-up ones in movies!

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Well then please do us all a favor and unsubscribe.

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What's wrong, Katherine? Can't accept the truth? do some real research, dear. Educate yourself. You say you were an educator? God help your students.

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Are you a bot? Why in the world would you subscribe to an open-minded person like Jessica? Go follow Hillary Clinton.

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She is a bald fa e unabashrd liar. She can't even get accredited to cover thr RNC so she has to dneak into parties. Classy..

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oh the typos!

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Everything you write!

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😂 good job. Super specific 👍🏼

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it covers everything. It is a very specific answer

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🤡

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Why are you still here? Why would you read someone’s work if you believe everything they write is a lie?

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Just like to stay up on the propaganda.

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Twisted

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“Fascist propaganda” - very much wrong context.

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Let Jeffrey stew in his lack of information. Calling RFK anti-vax gave him away. And I live on a broder state and RFK is spot on.

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Why are you even here Jeffrey, everything is coming out now how the vaccines didn't work and caused actual damage. Things can be both correct at the same time, I e huge child trafficking and Tim guilty. Hi allegations dont negate what is happening.

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I believe he has advocated NOT requiring vaccinations for various disease in younger children

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Lol

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You don't know what you are talking about, dear. Do some real research. I mean REAL research. Not the nutjob whose substack we are on, She has NO credibility.

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The real question Jeffrey is why are you here? Who sent you. Please don’t tell me you’re here to discredit Jessica, because if you really want to do that why not write your own Substack column?

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Im part of a deep state plot.

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DEAR? What century are you in? This is not where I do my research, you may need a reality check and a course in etiquette and or civility. Go where your opinions are appreciated.

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I would much rather aggravate you.

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Do some real research. You dont how, do you??

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unburden what has been. you dont how, do you?

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If you are so on top of everything, go down to the border.

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She just said she’s going to interview him about it and one of his accusers….that’s called doing research 🤓

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Jeffrey Sipe has ZERO posts. It is a bot. We need to stop engaging. sabrinalabow.substack.com

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Lololo. My 2 wives and 2 kids would be surprised to hear that. Cant take it, can you? You have nothing but clinical paranoia to back up your comments

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Those are all just accusations. Anybody can say anything.

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Only if she fact checks his answers.

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"he is a lying criminal" is a very strong statement to make as though you know him and have experienced poor behavior from him personally. Let's say, for giggles, Tim Ballard is a good man and in his line of work he exposes a lot of bad people doing horrific things. Tim then becomes a target from "elites" who would be willing to offer some of those women who are suing him money, or even threats to them or their family in order to pump out a certain narrative. I know that sounds very 'conspiracy theory' but it is very important to analyze (which is part of my profession) all sides of someone's intentions and their behaviors. Behaviors exist to meet a need, and some people manipulate .. or become very creative to get their needs met. I am in no means trying to discredit someone who has been allegedly violated, however, I am curious if any of these individual's voiced boundaries and what their true sense of self-worth, self-esteem and core values are. Maybe Tim shut them down and they felt rejected which can be a major motivator for people to say and do negative things (accuse) because they feel shame. See, there are many angles and lenses to view situations through. Deep breath and let's see what happens when Jessica gets her interview with Tim.

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Or they could be telling the absolute truth. YOU don't know. And if you are going to depend solely on the accused person's words, that won't get you very far. The bottom line is that you simply do not know and that crystal clear from your post. I don't care what your profession is. YOU are no position to challenge anyone's allegations in this story.

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While I appreciate your comment I would like to clarify that I approach EVERY situation neutrally. I am by no means siding with Tim as he is not someone I know and if you read my post accurately I do state that "I am in no means trying to discredit someone who has been allegedly violated." I actually have every right to challenge a statement, opinion, or perspective. As do you. I never said that I do know for a fact. I am simply viewing the situation through various lenses. My analysis is NOT one sided. There are many people who do "great things" who are not good people and do extremely disgusting things and feel they are entitled to impede on the rights and boundaries of others.

I find it interesting that people get so triggered off of comments, posts, statements, etc. You could have attempted asking a question to carry out a respectful dialogue, but instead you went to the angry finger-pointing.

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Because this is all based on a movie that has been largely discredited by those who work in the field and will tell you that the film does not depict the reality of child trafficking. Kids are being trafficked inside the US by American citizens. Any expert in the field will tell you that the real problem is in the US, not at the border. It is just highly exaggerated propaganda. The citations for that are easily. I am triggered by lies and ignorance, and I am sick of Americans who are profoundly ignorant about their own country, its history, its values and its culture.

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I absolutely respect how you feel about this topic and you have every right to feel frustrated and angry. I agree, children are trafficked by Americans. Do you believe that trafficking children across the border has become easier since it has been open? When you mention those in the field who have discredited the movie, do you mind naming some? I'm curious. I ask because, again, this can lead back to someone's intentions to discredit. Or, what are the intentions of the movie? What are your thoughts for what Tim's intentions were to put out a documentary/movie like that? Full transparency here .. I have not watched the movie. Clearly, that is on my to-do list today.

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Well, instead of just spouting off about why you are triggered by the

"ignorance" of American people, educate us. How do we know that you are the one to listen to? Trafficking is bad EVERYWHERE including the US. No one here implied it was not happening here. The open border is where a lot of kids are being trafficked into the US. Even if it is ONE child that is too many. Let us not forget about the murders that have taken place due to our open borders. The border problem is real for MANY reasons.

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Far more crimes are committed by native born Americans than by immigdants, legal or illegal. Thst is sn easily verified fact. The approach to all of this is xenophobia. "Illegal migrant arrested for..." What's next? Are we going to revert to "B l ack Man Arrested for..."

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the history, the VALUES and culture is what we are trying to protect!

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That's a joke. You don't know what they are. Just like Trump.

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Another article from a journalist who has been investigating the child trafficking and missing immigrant children for YEARS. This is a real problem and it’s NOT just a political left/right issue. It’s a moral issue, a legal issue and a human rights issue. https://publicintegrity.org/inequality-poverty-opportunity/immigration/reporting-on-missing-migrant-children/

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There are numerous officials who have testified that children are being given to traffickers. You don’t have to listen to Ballard to KNOW it’s true.

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Would you like to give us a citation for where you got that information? On the face of it, it sounds like nonsense.

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Oh good lord. “Similar to most RNC members to date”. Biased much? This disgusting behavior is rampant in both parties. And tell me you didn’t actually read it, without telling me. She wrote that she was going to sit down with him in Orange County AND hopefully with one of the accused.

With the rise of the Me Too and “believe all women”, the filming in gyms and public spaces with cancel culture, how many were blatantly false, the timing of the charges really draws questions. Why now when he’s running for office? It’s really sad that there’s now skepticism and questions of underlying motivations.

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Agreed!! There is no transparency in politics ever. And it gets worse and worse. This guy, Jeffrey seems disgruntled with something and has yet to really explain or educate anyone to what the truth is. Jessica is giving us information to give us an idea of what is going on. I would love to hear Ballard's side of the story as much as I would like to hear his accusers side.

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Do your research. There is plenty to learn about the guy.

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Do my research. I never would have thought of doing that! Of doing my due diligence into the man and organization I have known about for over 8 years. I know of the legitimate rescues he and OUR have done, having listened to survivors speak in person; having listened to Rapha International speak in person. I also know that by doing research that the victims of the crimes absolutely deserve justice and he, the man, ought to be brought to justice. It is also in one’s due diligence to question the legitimacy and timing of said charges because political hit pieces are prime right now. So ya, I know about him before all of this and how dare the fact that the good work that OUR does is now marred by him. However, it is his constitutional right to a fair investigation and trial as do the women.

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The criticism has been rampant since the film was released. It's not new.

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None of this is true? That’s a broad statement. I bet some of it is .

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Do you believe offi ers are handing children over to traffickers?

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"Nothing in this article is true?" Wow are you captured. Why are you reading Jessica's posts? You actually believe things to be so black and white. Understand that whether or not Tim Ballard's assistants filed criminal charges against him may or may not be true. That said, it does not mean that every single thing he says is false. What you are spouting is purely ignorant. Most of the ppl here have done their research and have a good sense of what is going on. I understand it is very difficult for ppl like you to get out of your echo chamber and see things with nuance. I know several kids in college who stick to their Tik Tok echo chamber. Get out of your echo chamber and try to see the other side of things.

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Having lived in Brazil, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Mexico and speak those languages to varying degrees, I guarantee you I have never lived in an echo chamber. The problem is with poorly educated Ameticans with no critical thinking skills. And there are many here.

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You don’t need to lump the RNC in with Time. But I agree. He’s in deep and is still deceiving people. I used to be a big supporter. But the evidence against him is big.

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Yes yes yes ! 🙏🏼 highlight all of this! On top of this many foster children go missing.

Crimes against children should be a nonpartisan issue, but sadly it’s not.

We have to be more united and stand for children and have harsher consequences for Pedo’s - who prey on the weak.

https://19thnews.org/2023/11/foster-children-disappearing-states-losing-track/

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Fauci used foster children to test AZT. "Guinea Pig KIds", 30 minute Youtube, free.

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I've got conflicting feelings on this. I have not dug into the allegations against Tim but am aware of them in the broad sense. His speech sounded slurred, and he didn't appear to keep good eye contact. When he did have strong eye contact, he had "AOC:" eyes which was off-putting. Additionally, he used the crass term of "boobs" as opposed to "breasts" - twice. I have the mouth of a sailor but that didn't sit right. I do not doubt that he's done great work but like another person stated, those involved in "helping" are often participants (I'm paraphrasing). I was sexually abused from 7-16 so I'm highly sensitive to this topic. I saw The Sound of Freedom and found it credible but for me it did not live up to the hype. As always, Jessica, thank you for your incredible reporting. What a gift to read / listen to 3 of your articles while watching my 6 chickens (3 of them only 2 weeks old) play in the backyard.

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Disagree wholehearted with your comments. His points were very clear. This is normally how he speaks. He probably was a little tired but comments like yours distract from the points he was making. His message is so important and it’s sad people attack him instead of getting engaged in what he is saying. Living in AZ and hearing people who have lived by the border, it is that bad.

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How did I "attack" him? I was fully engaged in his words and how they were said. I believe my comment showed that. I live in So Cal and am highly familiar with the situation.

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There was an immigration bill! Killed by trump who was WAS the president who took

Children from parents! Jesus Christ

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Good eye; I found it a little difficult to watch and listen to him also. His demeanor imparted a subtle distrust in me. Perhaps he seemed too at ease with his subject/s and subject matter (and as you mentioned- boobs, not breasts). But, the interview was conducted very casually in public too, which in itself is also a little odd. BTW, is the big buff-bro w/20 inch arms in the background his bodyguard or what…? 🤔

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I didn’t get that vibe from him and I didn’t notice the boob part. I had a hard time hearing some of it. I found The Sound of Freedom credible too but agree it did not live up to the hype. Anyhow, anxious to learn more through Jessica. Of course she runs into Tim Ballard on the street for an impromptu interview! 👏🏻

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Sad to hear about your personal story!

His eyes do not sit well w me- is it because I know who he is, and the allegations? Maybe? Probably?

Shaky!

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Lyrics...

Nobody shall sleep!...

Nobody shall sleep!

Even you, oh Princess,

in your cold room,

watch the stars,

that tremble with love and with hope.

But my secret is hidden within me,

my name no one shall know...

No!...No!...

On your mouth, I will tell it when the light shines.

And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!...

(No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.)

Vanish, o night!

Set, stars! Set, stars!

At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!

God help us all. Thank you so much Jessica.

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the same is happening here in italy with the countless economic migrants coming here from lybia

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I have severe reservations about TB, primarily because when you start digging into S Trffckng, you often find that the organizations that claim to be helping victims are acting as fronts for trffckng them.

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Tim has done a lot of good work. He’s shown time and again how our government turns a blind eye to trafficking.

That said Tim is in trouble with his integrity in question. Which is concerning.

I’m willing to read and see what you find out. Please ask him when you meet with him again about the positive DNA test (on the skirt) he was subjected to recently.

Some of these comments are wild - Jess is bringing everyone to the yard!

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I recently met a Texas Game Warden who works shifts guarding the Texas border. Until you hear the stories or, I imagine, see what’s going on at the border, it’s just hard to understand. I wonder if talking to someone like that would be enlightening?

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I agree with you 1000%

Oftentimes these issues are reported on from afar for other motives…. I’d really like to know

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After having read the comments I can see you sparked good debate. Along with your open mind and your staunch objectivism you make for the best in journalism! Keep up the great work, Jess 👍

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"Sound of Freedom" grossed over $250M globally. Did any of those profits help children?

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I don’t know. Excellent question.

“Everyone” in my community went to see the film- I heard rumblings about Ballard’s legal problems and decided not to view it. I was the odd person out, especially in my Christian circle. Jessica I’ll be more than interested to read what you think- how your gut feels- after getting together with him in the future- really hope that pans out!

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I was suspicious of this movie immediately, the way it was marketed for a year or 2 before it came out, and who the backers were - supposedly Carlos Slim and John Paul DeJoria among them. Taking people's ten dollars to pull on their heart strings.

Maybe Jessica can do a deeper dive on this topic.

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The sound of freedom has been thoroughly debunked.

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This is a false statement. The main story the movie covered was an actual rescue they did at the San Diego border. I live in SoCal and remember it and there is actual love footage in the movie of the rescue. Did you even see the film? 🙄

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*live footage

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How if it's 1) a film 2) based on a real family.

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I went to a Trump rally in 2020 and I’m pretty sure they played the exact same song at the end of it. I think the songs they play are just his favorite songs. Probably nothing more to it than that.🤷🏻‍♀️

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