Lilbear Talks

"I feel like a fool. I feel like I've been used. If I could take my vote back, I would." Meet die-hard MAGAt Vincent Scardina, a Florida roofing contractor whose 37-year-old business, A-Plus Roofing, was suddenly paralyzed when ICE agents detained a third of his workforce. During a routine traffic stop in late May 2025, federal agents seized six of his Nicaraguan employees. Despite five of them holding valid, unexpired U.S. work permits and having no criminal records, the enforcement action immediately stripped Scardina of the specialized labor required to fulfill his local building contracts. Scardina was a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, actively voting for the administration’s platform. He openly acknowledged his alignment with the political movement, expecting that federal immigration policies would strictly focus on public safety threats. Reflecting on his political choices, Scardina told reporters, "I supported Trump. I voted for Trump... I believed he was going to deport the criminals, the murderers, the rapists." The enforcement operation against his own documented staff triggered immediate political remorse and emotional distress. Realizing the personal and economic consequences of the administration's sweeping enforcement directives, Scardina expressed deep regret over his vote. Overwhelmed by the loss of his team, he broke down publicly, stating, "I feel like a fool. I feel like I've been used," and added, "If I could take my vote back, I would."