In a scathing critique, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is also a Republican presidential candidate, condemned President Biden and New York City for deciding to relocate nearly 2,000 illegal immigrants to a school in Brooklyn, displacing the students and forcing them into remote learning. DeSantis argued that this move exemplified the prioritization of non-citizens over American citizens.

The controversy arose on Wednesday when the city decided to transfer migrants from a tent shelter to James Madison High School due to safety concerns related to upcoming storms and potential high winds. New York City Mayor Eric Adams' office justified the decision as an "overabundance of caution," as reported by the New York Daily News. Mayor Adams assured the public through a post on social media platform X that the migrants would be relocated out of the school promptly.

However, Governor DeSantis, speaking in a video posted on his X account, strongly criticized the move, calling it a disgrace. In response to a reporter's inquiry regarding the situation at the Brooklyn school, DeSantis expressed his disappointment with the city government's actions.

DeSantis emphasized the impact on parents, particularly single mothers who are the primary breadwinners, stating, "You're a parent in Brooklyn... you probably got a lot of single moms who are the breadwinners, so they got to work during the day, your kids are supposed to go to school, and then someone tells you, 'Sorry, your kids have to stay home.'"

Questioning the rationale behind the decision, DeSantis asked, "Was there some type of real significant storm or some emergency... why are they having to stay home? They're having to stay home because the city government is commandeering the school to house illegal aliens."

He further criticized the prioritization of migrants over American students, stating, "You talk about putting Americans last, you're depriving these kids of in-person education to be able to house people that don't have a right to be here to begin with."

DeSantis also noted a shift in attitudes toward immigration among New Yorkers, including traditionally liberal voters. He claimed that there is a growing consensus in the country against unfettered immigration, particularly in areas like New York City, where schools and hospitals are under strain due to an influx of undocumented migrants. The governor positioned this issue as one of President Biden's significant failures, arguing that the president could put an end to it but chooses not to.

While the relocation of migrants to the Brooklyn school was framed as a safety precaution, DeSantis and other critics view it as emblematic of a broader immigration policy that favors non-citizens at the expense of American citizens. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration and its consequences for local communities.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter also reports on the concerning rise of anti-Jewish prejudice worldwide, including in the United States.