In a fiery CNN interview, Oklahoma State School Superintendent Ryan Walters defended his stance on potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in schools, sparking a heated debate with host Brianna Keilar. Walters' comments stemmed from a previous interview where he expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Trump administration on such raids if deemed necessary to address undocumented immigrants in schools.

Keilar repeatedly questioned Walters about the potential trauma such raids could inflict on students, emphasizing the impact on all children, regardless of immigration status. Walters, however, diverted the conversation, focusing on the perceived chaos caused by undocumented immigration and its strain on educational resources. He argued that failing to cooperate with the Trump administration would be more detrimental to families, suggesting it could lead to parents being deported without their children's knowledge.

The exchange grew increasingly tense as Keilar pressed Walters to directly address her questions about the potential trauma of school raids. Walters accused Keilar of presenting a hypothetical scenario, despite his previous statements indicating a willingness to cooperate with such actions. He then brought up a separate incident involving a terrorist threat at a school, suggesting Keilar's line of questioning implied a reluctance to remove threats from schools. He linked this to the rise in fentanyl deaths in Oklahoma, emphasizing the need to address these issues.

Keilar attempted to clarify whether Walters would only support removing students suspected of terrorism, but Walters reiterated his commitment to working with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement. He stated this included providing information about students and families to facilitate deportations and identify criminals within the school system. The interview concluded with Keilar highlighting a recent vote by the Oklahoma Board of Education, including Walters, to require parents to report their child’s citizenship or immigration status, a proposal requiring further legislative and gubernatorial approval.