Republican strategist Ford O'Connell on Monday blasted former Obama adviser Joanna Muska on NewsNation after she asked Democrats to come up with more “ideas” to solve the border crisis.
O'Connell and Muska appeared on a panel on “The Hill” along with three others to discuss ongoing issues at the southern border. His fellow panelists agreed with recent moves by Texas to seize land along the southern border and drive out Border Patrol agents, before NewsNation host Blake Berman questioned that support. .
“But just because you don't like what the federal government is doing, it's still a federal problem, right?” Billman asked.
O'Connell intervened and accused President Joe Biden of “actively promoting illegal immigration,” while Muska said he needed “ideas” from Democrats to solve the problem. interrupted the Republican strategist. Masca also condemned the idea of letting undocumented immigrants “starve to death in Mexico,” saying that is “not the solution.” (Related: Border Patrol Agents Quietly Support Texas' Move to Seize Border Area)
“He is actively promoting illegal immigration in this country. He did not inherit this crisis. He created this crisis. This blood is not Greg Abbott, it is Joe Biden. “It's in the hands of the people,” O'Connell said.
“This is based on our laws, which dictate whether people can come to our country and apply for asylum. Now, on our podcast, Dean Phillips says this is an argument for Democrats. I think we talked about actually finding a way to handle defections. [the] The country has set aside extensive facilities to ensure the safety of its people. [this] country,” Masuka said. “I have ideas. We need ideas like that.'' And, sorry, just say, “Let people stay in Mexico and starve in Mexico.'' That's not a solution. ”
O'Connell continued his discussion with the former Obama aide, accusing her of being “scared” of the “open border crowd.” Mr. Muska then berated a Republican strategist who claimed that no one in the Democratic Party believed anything was “illegal.” (RELATED: Exclusive: Kamala Harris has not called Guatemala in recent months to discuss immigration, Central American country says)
“That's the point: Democrats are afraid of the open borders crowd. No one is illegal to them, and they have some understanding of Biden's immigration policy,” O'Connell interjected.
“Humans are not illegal!” Masuka shouted.
“It's not humane. It's hurting the immigrants themselves. It's hurting the American people,” O'Connell countered.
Muska exclaimed in disbelief at O'Connell's statement, saying: “On Martin Luther King Jr. Day,” he says, shaking his head.
Republican strategists then claimed that entire New York City high schools Forced Last week, it temporarily went virtual to make room for about 2,000 migrants. The city is home to more than 160,000 immigrants, some of whom are being relocated from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to James Madison High School due to weather conditions.
“Just yesterday, we kicked kids out of New York City schools for what? To house illegal immigrants. Joe Biden will put America last,” O'Connell said.
Texas Department of Public Safety Control A park in Eagle Pass, Texas, was closed on January 11 after a surge in illegal immigrant crossings in the southern border city prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area. . The Biden administration and Texas continue their legal battle as the state continues to increase enforcement amid the immigration crisis.
Since the incident, a woman and two children crossing the Rio Grande have recently died on Friday, and Border Patrol agents say they were prevented from responding to the incident, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. ) said the spokesperson. according to Go to NBC News. The agency reported that despite DHS officials informing employees of the dire situation, the Texas National Guard, under the direction of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, blocked them from intervening. He claimed to have suspicions.
