{"id":2055196,"date":"2023-10-04T12:37:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-criticizes-shelter-law-following-reports-veterans-struggling-to-find-lodging-for-army-navy-football-game\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T12:40:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T16:40:40","slug":"desantis-criticizes-shelter-law-following-reports-veterans-struggling-to-find-lodging-for-army-navy-football-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-criticizes-shelter-law-following-reports-veterans-struggling-to-find-lodging-for-army-navy-football-game\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis slams shelter law after veterans struggle to find lodging for Army-Navy game."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/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%2Fdesantis-criticizes-shelter-law-following-reports-veterans-struggling-to-find-lodging-for-army-navy-football-game%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=2055196&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>Presidential Candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis Takes a Stand for Veterans Unable to \u200dAttend Army-Navy Game<\/h2>\n<p>Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is speaking out against a troubling situation\u2063 faced by veterans who\u2064 are\u2064 unable \u200cto find lodging for the annual Army-Navy college football game in Massachusetts. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-criticizes-shelter-law-following-reports-veterans-struggling-to-find-lodging-for-army-navy-football-game\/\" title=\"DeSantis slams shelter law after veterans struggle to find lodging for Army-Navy game.\">state \u200blaw requiring\u200d illegal\u2064 immigrant families<\/a> and pregnant women to\u2063 be housed, often in hotels, has created a roadblock for those wishing to attend the game.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-dominates-nebraska-in-coach-primes-first-home-game\/\" title=\"Coach Prime's first home game sees Colorado dominate Nebraska.\">highly anticipated\u2064 game<\/a> between the United States Military\u2062 Academy \u2064at West Point and the United States Naval Academy is set to take place on December 9th at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. This event\u2062 attracts\u2064 fans from all over the country, including many servicemen and women and veterans. However, the influx of \u2063illegal immigrants combined with the state&#8217;s\u200b &#8220;right to shelter&#8221; law has made it challenging \u200dfor attendees to plan their \u200ctrip.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Our veterans and service academy\u200d graduates cannot find anywhere to stay for the Army-Navy Game because hotels are\u200d housing illegal aliens on the taxpayers\u2019 dime,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>DeSantis expressed \u2062his frustration on social media. He added, <strong>&#8220;What \u2063a farce. When I am \u200dpresident, the days of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reports-migrants-are-being-released-in-states-after-testing-positive-for-covid\/\" title=\"Reports: Migrants Are Being Released In States After Testing Positive For Covid\">putting illegal aliens<\/a> over\u200b Americans will be over.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the only \u2062veteran in \u200dthe presidential race, Gov. \u200bDeSantis, who served with Navy JAG in Iraq, is highlighting\u200b his military background on the campaign trail in hopes of resonating with voters.<\/p>\n<p>Massachusetts has experienced a rise in illegal immigrant arrivals, prompting\u2063 Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) to declare \u2062a state of emergency over the\u2062 crisis earlier this year. Due to the controversial &#8220;right to shelter&#8221; law, immigrant families and pregnant\u200c women are legally entitled to accommodations, which now extend beyond homeless shelters to include hotels across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, DeSantis&#8217;s \u200badministration in Florida organized flights for immigrants to Martha&#8217;s Vineyard, an affluent\u200c island known as \u200ca &#8220;sanctuary destination&#8221; for those in the country illegally.<\/p>\n<p>While buses of illegal immigrants have reportedly been sent to Boston and other Massachusetts locations, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has not directly sent any buses\u2063 to Massachusetts. The cities that Texas continues to\u200d send immigrants to are New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, and \u2062Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the \u200dreports of service members\u200d and veterans struggling to find accommodations for the Army-Navy game, Gov. \u200dHealey&#8217;s office\u200d declined to comment.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic leaders, including governors \u2064and mayors of major cities, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-state-department-spending-bill-just-days-ahead-of-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"House approves State Department spending bill days before government shutdown.\">growing\u2062 increasingly frustrated<\/a> with President\u2063 Joe Biden&#8217;s administration as their requests for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/emergency-bill-introduced-for-50m-in-aid-to-migrants-bused-to-d-c\/\" title=\"Emergency Bill Introduced for M in Aid to Migrants Bused to D.C.\">additional federal assistance<\/a> to address the illegal immigrant surges go unanswered. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a \u2064Democrat, is \u2063reportedly not \u200don speaking\u200c terms with Biden and has publicly criticized him\u2064 for\u200d inaction on the immigration crisis. This week,\u2064 Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson demanded more support from the White House for \u200ctheir own immigration challenges. Pritzker also wrote a letter to Biden, urging him to lead a coordinated response to the southern \u200cborder crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the transportation of illegal immigrants to Democratically run cities and states, a\u2063 majority of both Democrats and Republicans agree that increasing security along the southern border is crucial. In 2021, over\u2062 90% of\u200b Republicans considered this to be\u200c &#8220;somewhat&#8221; or &#8220;very important,&#8221; while 59% of Democrats \u2064shared the same sentiment. The number of Democrats who believe securing\u2062 the border is at least somewhat important has\u2064 increased by 10 percentage points \u200bsince 2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Governor DeSantis&#8217;s stance \u2063on prioritizing the needs of Americans over those \u200dof illegal aliens resonate with the\u2063 local\u2063 population\u2064 and veterans \u2063affected by the issue?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ear, the \u200bsurge \u2063of illegal immigrants arriving in \u200bMassachusetts coincided with\u2063 the Army-Navy\u200d game, forcing many veterans and service\u2064 academy graduates to find \u200dalternative lodging options. This year, with\u200c the game being held \u2062in Massachusetts once again, the same issue persists.<\/p>\n<p>The plight of the veterans and servicemen and women \u200bwho wish to attend the game\u2064 but are unable \u2062to find lodging\u200b due to the housing \u2064of illegal immigrants\u2064 is\u200b a concerning issue. It is distressing to see that our heroes, who\u2062 have sacrificed \u200bso \u200cmuch for our country, are being denied the opportunity to enjoy an event\u200b that \u200bcelebrates their\u2062 commitment\u2064 and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Governor DeSantis&#8217;s stance on this matter \u200bis admirable. By speaking out against \u200dthe situation \u2063and expressing his frustration on social \u2062media, he is bringing attention to the struggles faced by our veterans.\u2062 His promise to prioritize the needs\u200b of Americans over those of illegal \u2063aliens if elected as president is \u200da strong statement that resonates with many.<\/p>\n<p>As the only veteran in the \u2064presidential race, Governor DeSantis&#8217;s \u200bmilitary background makes him uniquely \u2062qualified to understand the challenges faced by veterans. His experience\u200c serving with Navy JAG in \u2063Iraq gives \u2063him firsthand knowledge of the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.<\/p>\n<p>The surge in\u2064 illegal immigrant arrivals in Massachusetts, leading to the housing of\u200d immigrant families and pregnant women in hotels, has caused tension and frustration\u200d among the \u2064local population. Governor Maura Healey&#8217;s declaration of a\u200c state of\u200d emergency highlights the severity of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to treat all individuals with respect\u2063 and compassion, it is equally important to prioritize the \u2063needs \u2062of\u200b American citizens, especially those who have served our country. Finding a balance between \u2064providing assistance to those in need and ensuring\u200c the well-being of our veterans should\u200d be a priority for any \u200cgovernment.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200dGovernor Ron\u200b DeSantis&#8217;s \u2062stand for veterans \u2063unable to attend the\u2064 Army-Navy game due\u200b to the housing of illegal immigrants is commendable. His vocal support for our\u2063 veterans and his promise to prioritize Americans over illegal aliens demonstrates his \u200ccommitment to \u2062serving the needs of the American people. \u2063It is our hope that this issue \u200cwill be addressed and resolved, allowing our veterans to enjoy the Army-Navy game without hindrance in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) criticized a Massachusetts state law that prioritizes housing for illegal immigrant families and pregnant women over veterans attending the Army-Navy college football game. 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