From our magazine: After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, he retired in 2016. Then, alongside an increasing number of former cops and federal agents, he sought stardom as a right-wing influencer while cultivating ties with Donald Trump. It worked.
The Texas Observer
The State Policeman-Turned-Propagandist Pushing Trump’s Extreme Border Agenda
Jaeson Jones, a confidante of incoming federal border czar Tom Homan, is helping lay the groundwork for mass deportations and conflict with Mexico.
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Featured story: Even before the estrogen had time to actually alter my figure, I felt overcome with a sense of wholeness. I laugh more, and when I laugh, my heart rises. I’m more present to my family. Even my eyes are different. I am alive.
The Texas Observer
My Happy, Normal, Trans Life in the Heart of Texas
Trans people are a gift to the world. They show us how creative God can be, and they are the embodiment of a fundamental journey that every Christi...
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NEW: Jaeson Jones, a former DPS captain-turned-MAGA influencer, is helping lay the groundwork for mass deportations and conflict with #Mexico. This ex-DPS captain has the ears of millions of Americans—including incoming border czar Tom Homan.
The Texas Observer
The State Policeman-Turned-Propagandist Pushing Trump’s Extreme Border Agenda
Jaeson Jones, a confidante of incoming federal border czar Tom Homan, is helping lay the groundwork for mass deportations and conflict with Mexico.
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Featured story: The LNG plant is replacing 984 acres of wetlands northeast of Brownsville in the sensitive Laguna Madre area, a crucial habitat for migratory birds and ocelots separated from the Gulf by the Padre barrier island.
The Texas Observer
Brownsville Elected Officials Are Doing PR for Embattled LNG Megaproject
The mayor, county judge, and others are parroting talking points provided by liquefied natural gas developer NextDecade, as the company faces anoth...
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