"The recent media coverage out of Minneapolis is a textbook example of why we built Proud American Studios," Michael Koscielniak, a retired officer with Homeland Security Investigations and the president of the new media company, told The Daily Signal in a statement Thursday.

"Homeland Security officers and agents are on the ground every day enforcing our nation's immigration laws and removing violent criminals to keep our communities safe," he added. "These officers deserve their side of the story told in an honest and dignified way."

Defending ICE in Minneapolis

Proud American Studios released the first episode of its podcast "The Forum" on Saturday ahead of its official launch on March 21. The episode highlights the struggles that the oft-demonized Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, alongside other federal agents, have faced in the field, and criticize the left-leaning commentators and Democrats who demonize their efforts.

"To be straight with you, it p***** me off," Koscielniak says in a teaser clip for the first episode. "These guys are coming their to do their jobs, and when political candidates or political individuals take this position, they make the jobs of the federal agents and all the other first responders on scene much more difficult. It incites people."

Darcy Leutzinger, who served 27 years as a special investigations executive lieutenant in the Warren, Michigan, police department, explains the difference between how the law and the media treat an officer after an officer-involved shooting.

"The officer can use deadly force based on what they knew at that time, not what they were judged on later, not videotapes, not slowed down video or hindsight, it's what they saw based on their perception at that time and that's all they had," Leutzinger says. "The media wants everybody tried in the media."

"It's one thing to bring a firearm to a protest, it is even more of an issue when you actually want to agitate and confront federal law enforcement within accordance of their duties," Trey Lindsey, a 20-year veteran of the US Navy who served 13 years with SEAL Team 6, says in the video. Lindsey founded Gallowglass Guardian Group, a tactical, security, and defense consulting company based out of Dallas.

Proud American Studios

"After decades of serving on the front lines protecting this nation, the men and women of Proud American Studios are united in building a patriotic multimedia company that honors the American values," Koscielniak told The Daily Signal. "Proud American Studios' mission is to confront misinformation, elevate frontline voices, and deliver fact-driven multimedia that cuts through the noise and challenges false narratives promoted by liberal media outlets."

Proud American Studios plans to release short video clips, longer podcast episodes, and even full-length documentaries. It has multiple projects in pre-production, including documentaries on President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the rise of radical Islam in America; along with movies about the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, and how Homeland Security Investigations has hunted Chinese spies and money launderers.

In addition to news commentary, Proud American Studios plans to produce what it calls "micro-series" videos: short action videos highlighting the heroism of law enforcement. Subscribers can access the content for $99 annually or $17.76 per month, Koscielniak told The Daily Signal.

Dean Cain

Dean Cain, an actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s TV series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," has joined the project and will be a regular on the podcast "The Homeland."

"I'm truly honored and excited to be joining Proud American Studios on the 'The Homeland' podcast on March 21," Cain told The Daily Signal in a statement Thursday. "It's a privilege to work alongside the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting this country."

"Their experience, sacrifice, and commitment to America deserve to be heard, respected, and supported, and I'm proud to be part of that mission," Cain added. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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