White House Blames Republicans and Texas Governor for Chaos at Southern Border

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22/03/2024 23h45

In a press conference held on Friday, the White House placed blame on Republicans and Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the chaotic scene that unfolded at the southern border on Thursday. The incident involved over 100 migrants breaching a fence in El Paso, Texas and overwhelming the National Guard.

During the press conference, Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy questioned press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the Biden administration's stance on the situation. Doocy asked, "What does President Biden think should happen to adult men who are assaulting and overpowering U.S. National Guardsmen?"

Jean-Pierre responded by expressing the administration's gratitude towards the U.S. Border Patrol agents for managing to regain control of the situation in El Paso. However, she quickly shifted the blame towards Governor Greg Abbott, accusing him of implementing hardline border policies that have made it difficult for the border patrol agents to carry out their duties effectively. Jean-Pierre also criticized Senate Republicans for not supporting bipartisan border legislation to provide additional resources to combat the influx of illegal immigrants.

Video footage published by the New York Post captured the moment when adult males broke through razor wire set up by the state and charged past Texas National Guard members. However, Jean-Pierre emphasized that all individuals involved were eventually apprehended by border agents, though she couldn't confirm if they were deported.

Governor Greg Abbott has taken a strong position on illegal immigration in Texas, seeking to make it a state crime. His state is currently in a legal battle with the Biden administration over this issue. Furthermore, Texas has been transporting thousands of migrants to Democratic strongholds like New York and Chicago, while also tightening security along its border with Mexico.

Abbott's office has strongly criticized the Biden administration, with spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris stating, "The mental gymnastics from the Biden Administration are astonishing. [Thursday's] surge in El Paso is the direct result of the unsustainable chaos President Biden has unleashed on the border."

The surge of migrants at the southern border continues to be a major concern. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there were 189,922 migrant encounters in February, marking the highest number recorded for the month. The Border Patrol apprehended 140,644 illegal immigrants, making it the second-highest number recorded for the month of February.

As the situation at the border intensifies, the Biden administration faces mounting pressure to address border security and develop effective immigration policies. The blame game between the White House, Republicans, and Governor Greg Abbott only adds to the complexity of the issue, leaving many seeking real solutions to the ongoing crisis.

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