Viral Critique Highlights Obama-Era Deportations Exceeding 3 Million Amid 'No Kings' Protests

A recent social media video has gained significant traction, featuring a woman who critically challenged the perceived hypocrisy of "No Kings" protesters by contrasting their anti-authoritarian stance with various government and societal mandates. The viral commentary, shared by Mike Netter, pointed to a series of directives that she argued undermined the spirit of rejecting monarchical rule. The critique has sparked widespread discussion online regarding individual liberties versus state authority.

The woman in the video specifically cited instances such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates, social distancing requirements, and the use of vaccine cards as examples of governmental control. She questioned, "> No kings but get the jab or lose your job. No kings but social distance and stay six feet apart. No kings but you have to carry around a vaccine card with confidential medical information." These points reflect widespread public debates during the pandemic concerning public health measures and personal autonomy.

Her critique extended to political processes, referencing the 2024 election primary and a critical jab at a prominent political figure, stating, "> No kings but don’t have a primary in the 2024 election. No kings but call your presidential nominee “Queen Kamala”." She also controversially mentioned, "> No kings but we’re gonna fund riots and destructions of cities when people don’t agree with us," a claim often made in politically charged discussions about civil unrest.

A central point of her argument focused on immigration enforcement, drawing a direct comparison between former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. She challenged the notion that Trump's deportation policies were uniquely "king-like," stating, "> If you think Donald Trump is acting like a king because he is deporting illegal immigrants, look back at what every other president before him has done. Obama deported four million. Four million. Where were you guys then?"

Official data from sources like TRAC Immigration and the Migration Policy Institute confirm that the Obama administration deported over 3 million individuals during its eight years, peaking in 2012. This figure surpassed the approximately 1.2 million deportations under the Trump administration over four years, despite Trump's more aggressive rhetoric. The viral video underscores ongoing political debates about government power, individual freedom, and the historical context of presidential actions.