April Ryan sticks to ‘whipped migrants’ myth despite Mayorkas’ rebuttal.

Reporter Doubles Down on Debunked Claims of Border Patrol Agents “Whipping” Haitian Migrants

Background

During a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, White House correspondent for The Grio, April Ryan, continued to push the narrative that Customs and Border Patrol agents had “whipped” Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, despite an investigation concluding that no such whipping had occurred.

The Photo

When a photo of a mounted Border Patrol Agent grabbing the shirt of a migrant attempting to escape first surfaced, many mistook the free rein for a whip and alleged that agents had “whipped” migrants at the border. Even the photographer who captured the image stated publicly that he had never seen agents whip anyone, but the narrative persisted.

The Press Conference

During the press conference, Ryan shared the photo and claimed that the Haitians were “whipped with something from the horse.” Mayorkas corrected her, stating that the investigation had concluded that no whipping had occurred. Ryan was not deterred, however, and suggested that the photos or videos might have been “fixed.”

The Conclusion

Despite the investigation concluding over a year earlier, Ryan continued to push the debunked claims. It is important to fact-check and correct misinformation, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like immigration and border control.

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