{"id":2044457,"date":"2023-09-25T20:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-blasts-cnn-for-saying-open-border-is-a-talking-point-11000-people-came-across-illegally-in-last-24-hours\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T20:29:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:29:47","slug":"mccarthy-blasts-cnn-for-saying-open-border-is-a-talking-point-11000-people-came-across-illegally-in-last-24-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-blasts-cnn-for-saying-open-border-is-a-talking-point-11000-people-came-across-illegally-in-last-24-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"McCarthy slams CNN: &#8216;11,000 illegal border crossings in 24 hours&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmccarthy-blasts-cnn-for-saying-open-border-is-a-talking-point-11000-people-came-across-illegally-in-last-24-hours%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044457&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy\u200c Slams CNN for Dismissing Border Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>In a fiery exchange with reporters on \u2064Monday, House \u200cSpeaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/kevin-mccarthy\">Kevin McCarthy<\/a> unleashed his frustration at CNN after the network labeled claims of an open U.S. border as a \u200bmere &#8220;talking\u2064 point.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The controversy erupted as Fox News reported a staggering number of\u2064 approximately\u2063 11,000 illegal aliens encountered by Customs and Border Protection in the \u2064past 24 hours, \u2064marking the \u2062highest influx in recent\u200b memory.<\/p>\n<p>During a\u200c weekend interview, CNN host Jim\u200b Acosta clashed with Rep. Ralph \u2064Norman\u2062 (R-SC) over the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nolte-majority-of-voters-blame-joe-biden-for-worsening-illegal-immigration-crisis\/\" title=\"Nolte: Majority of Voters Blame Joe Biden for Worsening Illegal Immigration Crisis\">worsening illegal immigration crisis<\/a>. Acosta dismissed Norman&#8217;s concerns as \u2064baseless \u2064rhetoric, prompting Norman to question if Acosta had even visited the \u2063border. Acosta\u200d arrogantly retorted, &#8220;I&#8217;ll ask the questions,\u200b sir.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Attempting to downplay the severity\u2064 of the situation, Acosta claimed\u2062 that the border is not open \u200dand \u200bcited the \u2062presence of fences, walls, and Border Patrol agents. Norman fired back, highlighting the reality of over five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cartels-took-advantage-of-northern-border-holes-when-agents-went-south-stefanik\/\" title=\"Cartels took 'advantage' of northern border holes when agents went south: Stefanik\">million illegal entries<\/a> and the frustration felt by Border \u200dPatrol agents and those \u2062living near the border.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy, not one to hold back,\u200d also \u200ctook aim at\u200b CNN blogger Manu\u2063 Raju while\u2063 discussing the\u2064 impending \u200dgovernment shutdown. He\u2062 criticized CNN&#8217;s characterization \u200bof \u2064the border \u2063crisis \u200das \u2062a &#8220;talking point&#8221; and \u2063emphasized the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-sweeps-in-texas-election-as-city-revolts-against-biden-backed-critical-race-theory-in-schools\/\" title=\"GOP Sweeps In Texas Election As City Revolts Against Biden-Backed Critical Race Theory In Schools\">record-breaking numbers<\/a>\u200c of illegal crossings.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy stressed the importance of accurate\u2063 reporting by the media and emphasized that Republicans prioritize border security as they address government funding.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch \u2063the heated exchanges:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ACOSTA: &#8220;It just sounds like you&#8217;re throwing rhetoric\u200b around \u2064with no basis \u200din fact.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepRalphNorman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepRalphNorman<\/a>: &#8220;Have you \u200dbeen to the border?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ACOSTA: &#8220;Of course I have!&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepRalphNorman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepRalphNorman<\/a>: &#8220;Have you seen what&#8217;s going on? The rapes? It&#8217;s open! Nobody can deny that!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ACOSTA: &#8220;I&#8217;ll ask the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kTZNJf9O3X\">pic.twitter.com\/kTZNJf9O3X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Townhall.com (@townhallcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/townhallcom\/status\/1706328438842265607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mccarthy slams ridiculous CNN \u2062reporting that refers to\u2063 the \u2063border crisis as a &#8220;talking point.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vxsaIqP7Ib\">pic.twitter.com\/vxsaIqP7Ib<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2063 Arthur Schwartz \u2064(@ArthurSchwartz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArthurSchwartz\/status\/1706365502707097941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does House Speaker Kevin \u2062McCarthy view CNN&#8217;s \u200ccoverage \u2063of the border crisis and what specific criticisms\u200c does he have?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eriousness of the situation, \u200cCNN later aired a segment in which anchor John\u200b Berman \u200cclaimed that the idea of an open border was simply a &#8220;talking\u2063 \u2062point&#8221;\u200c used by conservatives to rally their base.<\/p>\n<p>This dismissive attitude did not sit well with House Speaker \u2063Kevin McCarthy. In \u2062his press \u2063conference on \u2063Monday, \u2064McCarthy expressed his \u2062disappointment and frustration with\u2064 CNN&#8217;s coverage of the border crisis. He criticized the network for undermining \u200bthe severity of the situation and \u2063accused them of being out of touch with the \u2062reality on the \u200dground.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy highlighted the alarming statistics reported by Fox News, pointing \u2062out that the number of illegal aliens encountered in the past 24 hours\u2063 was the highest in recent memory. He emphasized the need\u200b for comprehensive immigration reform and called for bipartisan cooperation to address the crisis \u200beffectively.<\/p>\n<p>The House Speaker also \u2063called out CNN host Jim Acosta for his condescending attitude towards Rep.\u2062 Ralph Norman during their weekend\u200b interview. \u200dMcCarthy \u2062questioned Acosta&#8217;s credibility\u200d and suggested that he should visit the border to witness the \u200bsituation firsthand instead\u2064 of \u200bdismissing\u200b it as baseless\u2062 rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>McCarthy&#8217;s \u2064criticism of \u200bCNN is \u2063not unwarranted. The \u2063network has been known for its biased\u200d coverage \u2063and tendency to\u2062 downplay issues that \u200ddo not align with their narrative. \u200bBy labeling the border \u200ccrisis as a mere &#8220;talking\u2064 point,&#8221; CNN is neglecting the real-life consequences of unchecked illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<p>It is disheartening to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-blasts-cnn-for-saying-open-border-is-a-talking-point-11000-people-came-across-illegally-in-last-24-hours\/\" title=\"McCarthy slams CNN: '11,000 illegal border crossings in 24 hours'\">major news network dismiss<\/a> a \u200ccrisis that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/25-states-oppose-bidens-proposed-ban-on-traveling-natural-gas-by-train\/\" title=\"25 States Oppose Biden\u2019s Proposed Ban on Traveling Natural Gas by Train\">affects national security<\/a>, public safety, and the lives of the American people. The border crisis is not a \u200bpolitical tool; it \u2063is \u2063a\u200d pressing issue that demands immediate attention and effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy should be commended \u200cfor speaking out\u200c against CNN&#8217;s dismissive attitude and holding the\u200c network accountable for their misleading coverage. It is essential \u200dfor the media to \u2062provide accurate and objective \u2062information to\u2063 the public, \u2063especially when it comes to critical issues like immigration.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy&#8217;s criticism of \u200bCNN \u200bfor dismissing the border crisis as a \u200dmere &#8220;talking\u2064 point&#8221; \u200cis justified. The increasing number of illegal aliens \u200dencountered at \u2062the border and the real-life consequences of unchecked immigration \u200ccannot be ignored or downplayed. It\u200b is crucial for\u200b the media to report on \u200cthis issue accurately and without\u200c bias. The House Speaker&#8217;s call for comprehensive immigration reform and bipartisan cooperation reflects \u200cthe urgency of addressing the border crisis effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized CNN for dismissing claims about the open U.S. border as a &#8220;talking point.&#8221; Meanwhile, Fox News revealed that Customs and Border Protection sources reported encountering around 11,000 illegal aliens recently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2044458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2044457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2044457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044457\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2044457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2044457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2044457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}