Tyrus Explodes on “The Five” Over Border Debate — And He’s Not Holding Back

In one of the most fiery segments ever aired on Fox News’ The Five, Tyrus finally had enough. What started as a policy discussion spiraled into a passionate and unfiltered rebuke — triggered by co-host Jessica Tarlov’s defense of the Biden administration’s approach to the border crisis.

What made this exchange stand out wasn’t just the topic — illegal immigration — but the way Tyrus confronted it. His unfiltered language and raw delivery stood in stark contrast to the often-nuanced takes from colleagues like Jesse Watters or Judge Jeanine Pirro.

Tarlov insisted that President Biden has done what he can, blaming political gamesmanship for Republicans’ refusal to back any bipartisan deal. “There’s nothing President Biden could do to appease Republicans,” she said, referencing the now-infamous immigration package that even former President Trump urged lawmakers to reject.

But the reality is harder to ignore. In the past three years under Biden’s administration, there have been over 7.2 million illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border. Polls now show that immigration has become the top concern for nearly a third of the American electorate — overtaking inflation, healthcare, and even democracy itself. That urgency is why both Trump and Biden recently made high-profile visits to the border.

Tarlov mentioned the bipartisan Senate immigration bill, touted as the most comprehensive in years. But critics argue that it’s more smoke than substance. The $118 billion proposal earmarks only $20 billion for border security — with over $74 billion allocated for foreign military aid, namely to Ukraine and Israel. Unsurprisingly, Republicans in the House and Trump himself rejected the deal, calling it inadequate and misleading.

Speaker Mike Johnson went so far as to say the bill “won’t come close” to ending the crisis. A Democratic negotiator even admitted under the plan, “the border never closes.”

Amid the back-and-forth on air, it was Tyrus who cut through the political language with a direct message: “The man was a minority, he was an invasive illegal alien who killed an American citizen — and even one is too many,” he declared, referencing the tragic death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.

Tyrus continued, “We’re not against immigration. We’re against people coming the wrong way. Say it. Be honest.”

His blunt honesty — even uncomfortable — stood in sharp contrast to the softened terms often used to frame immigration in progressive circles. Where “illegal immigrant” became “undocumented citizen,” and now even “newcomer,” critics argue the constant rebranding only serves to dilute the issue rather than solve it.

It’s also a deeply emotional issue. Laken Riley’s killing, allegedly by an illegal migrant, has intensified national outrage. Many Americans now see the immigration debate not just through policy but personal safety — and Biden’s failure to acknowledge Riley’s name in a recent public appearance drew harsh criticism, including calls from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for him to “say her name.”

Tyrus, whose background as a wrestler and commentator has made him known for pulling no punches, used the moment to emphasize the need for realism over rhetoric. “Don’t pretend. Just be honest with the American people,” he said. “If this is your open-border policy, own it. Don’t hide behind other issues like climate change.”

The problem, as highlighted by the segment, isn’t just the chaos at the border. It’s also a lack of clarity and leadership in addressing it. A Department of Justice report from 2018 revealed that illegal immigrants accounted for 64% of federal arrests, despite representing just 7% of the population. Yet the Biden administration has not released comparable crime data since — a move critics say is politically motivated.

Now, sources close to the administration hint that Biden may be considering an executive order to restrict asylum seekers — a dramatic pivot back toward Trump-style policies once labeled “xenophobic” and “racist” by many on the left. But with public sentiment shifting, and crime concerns rising, that rhetoric is starting to ring hollow.

Neither Biden nor Trump, critics argue, offers a truly balanced path forward. But as November approaches, one thing is clear: immigration will be a defining issue. And if voices like Tyrus’ are any indication, the American public is hungry for truth — even when it’s uncomfortable.