Florida officials say 122 children were rescued from 'child predators'
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Florida Rescues 122 Missing Children in Historic Operation
Above: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier speaks in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 3, 2025. Image credit: Dominic Gwinn/Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Florida's child rescue operation demonstrates how effective law enforcement becomes under proper federal leadership and coordination. Trump's administration enables agencies to share intelligence faster and hunt predators more efficiently. This success shows what happens when politics takes a backseat to protecting children.
Democratic narrative
While this is certainly great news, Florida still has issues with child trafficking and maltreatment of child migrants. The state remains among the highest in reported trafficking cases, and ongoing failures in child-welfare oversight raise concerns about whether vulnerable children — including migrant youths — are being adequately protected.