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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET · Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET

Rubio and DHS deport the child predator Governor Walz tried to keep in the U.S.

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Secretary of State Rubio and DHS deported a convicted child predator that Governor Tim Walz had sought to keep in the United States. Rubio intervened to remove the individual after Walz's efforts to block the deportation.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from PJ Media. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

PJ Media 3 hr ago
He's Out of Here! Rubio Steps In, Deports the Child Predator Tim Walz Tried to Protect.
HotAir 3 hr ago
NEW: Rubio and DHS Deported Child Molester Walz Tried to Keep In US

Coverage timeline

Jul 10, 10:40 AM ET
3 hr ago
HotAir
NEW: Rubio and DHS Deported Child Molester Walz Tried to Keep In US
Jul 10, 11:06 AM ET
3 hr ago
PJ Media
He's Out of Here! Rubio Steps In, Deports the Child Predator Tim Walz Tried to Protect.
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