American Majority founder and CEO Ned Leune on Monday on Fox News accused Republican senators of “hating voters” in connection with the southern border crisis, saying that Republicans It set out a list of non-negotiable conditions that must be adhered to.
Ryun Appears on 'The Ingraham Angle' to discuss ongoing border issues crisis, focuses on the negative opinions currently underway in the Senate. Fox News host Laura Ingraham asked the American Majority founder if there was anything “we could agree on” that Republicans wouldn't “agree on” on border negotiations.
Ryun said Senate Republicans “hate their voters” because of compromised “interests” and singled out Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, who is leading border negotiations. (Related: 'We are completely dominated': House speaker Mike Johnson talks about the situation at the 'epicenter' of border crisis)
The founders of the American majority emphasized the necessary terms of the agreement that Republican senators must abide by, emphasizing securing the border and halting immigration for now.
“It's not Mr. Lankford's negotiations or his negotiations with Senate Republicans. I mean, Senate Republicans hate voters. Well, let's be honest about that, Laura,” Ryun said.
“As you said, they're not interested in advancing the interests of the American people. They're interested in promoting the Chamber of Commerce and the people who are actually funding the Senate Republicans. No, there is nothing I think we can agree on other than an immediate halt to all immigration. We will secure our borders. Until we arrive at a merit-based immigration system, we will will stop all immigration.”
“So the important thing is, really, there's no negotiation until we actually stop this, we talk about how we solve the problem once and for all and secure our borders. It can't be resolved, and we all know that, Laura,” Ryun said.
House Republicans have been very protective of the border. Control Since late last year, he has issued various warnings to members of Congress that this situation is becoming a major problem for the United States. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to hand over additional funds to Ukraine in December 2023, arguing that the border must be secured first.
Since the House Republicans' move, Senate negotiators have been trying to agree on a bill that the House can accept. according to Go to NBC News. Lankford is leading negotiations for Senate Republicans and said Sunday they hope to have “a document by the end of this week,” the newspaper reported.
Lawmakers have dragged out negotiations over the growing crisis, with some Republican House members calling online for a possible government shutdown over the issue. according to Go to NBC News. However, Prime Minister Johnson does not support any threat of a government shutdown. Inform On CBS's “Face the Nation,” they “might be close to a deal.”
