{"id":2057977,"date":"2023-10-06T13:41:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-furious-after-border-wall-construction-set-to-begin-again-rages-against-the-trumpy-move\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T13:42:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:42:45","slug":"aoc-furious-after-border-wall-construction-set-to-begin-again-rages-against-the-trumpy-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-furious-after-border-wall-construction-set-to-begin-again-rages-against-the-trumpy-move\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC angry as border wall construction restarts, criticizes &#8216;Trumpy&#8217; decision."},"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\">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%2Faoc-furious-after-border-wall-construction-set-to-begin-again-rages-against-the-trumpy-move%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=2057977&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>Infighting\u200d among Democrats: \u200dDistinguishing\u200c the True Believers from \u200cthe\u2062 Opportunists<\/h2>\n<p>When\u200c it comes to Democrats, their infighting often reveals who the\u2062 radical true believers are and\u2063 who are \u200cjust transactional opportunists.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, President Joe Biden&#8217;s administration made an announcement\u200b that they\u2063 would\u200b waive existing laws and regulations to construct \u200c&#8221;physical barriers&#8221; along the\u200c U.S.-Mexico border in Starr County, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>This move was met with criticism from \u200dradical Democratic Rep. \u2062Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who denounced it \u200das &#8220;Trumpy&#8221; and called on Biden to reverse course.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary\u2063 of\u200b Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, cited an\u2063 &#8220;acute and immediate need&#8221; \u2063to prevent further\u2064 illegal\u200b crossings as the\u200d reason for this decision.<\/p>\n<p>Mayorkas referred to the Border Patrol&#8217;s Rio Grande Valley Sector as a point of &#8220;high illegal entry&#8221; and highlighted the\u200b significant number of illegal entrants encountered by Border Patrol\u2063 agents\u2064 in that \u200dsector alone.<\/p>\n<p>While Mayorkas used phrases like &#8220;physical barriers&#8221; and \u200c&#8221;additional fencing,&#8221; \u2064he avoided using the word &#8220;wall.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Ocasio-Cortez responded with outrage over the new &#8220;physical barriers,&#8221; stating that the Biden administration was not required to expand construction of the border wall \u200band should\u2064 not have waived environmental laws to expedite\u200d the building.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"zxx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/InY1OV7cUI\">pic.twitter.com\/InY1OV7cUI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAOC\/status\/1710053231080898579?\">October 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s objections stem from the suspension of more than two dozen federal laws by Mayorkas&#8217; waivers. These laws include those related to environmental, historical, and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n<p>According to Newsweek, President Biden has deflected responsibility for this decision, stating that the money \u200dwas appropriated for the\u200c border wall and he tried to redirect it, but was unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mayorkas issued a statement insisting that nothing fundamental\u200b had changed with the announcement, emphasizing that\u2064 the Biden administration has always been clear that\u200b a border wall is not the \u2064answer.<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez expressed her disagreement with Biden&#8217;s stance \u200cin \u2064a video for social media, where she argued that a wall\u200d would not fix \u200bthe problem and that the root causes of migration need\u200d to be addressed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">AOC \u200dexplains that\u200d walls don\u2019t\u2062 work and \u2064the U.S. is the reason why socialist countries in \u200bLatin America are poor <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8cK0quLh8R\">pic.twitter.com\/8cK0quLh8R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 End\u2062 Wokeness (@EndWokeness) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EndWokeness\/status\/1710076555773489374?\">October 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The disagreement between Ocasio-Cortez and \u200dthe\u2063 Biden administration on this issue highlights the current situation. Ocasio-Cortez, a socialist true believer, \u200bargues that the U.S. must \u200baddress the root \u200bcauses of migration, while \u200bBiden, a transactional career politician, must navigate the border crisis\u200d politically.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Americans are the ones who lose in this intraparty \u200bargument between Democrats.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p>The Western Journal has been labeled &#8220;dangerous&#8221; simply because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about what is happening in America.<\/p>\n<p>We refuse to let Big Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-recruits-super-bowl-champ-to-be-official-spokesman-for-covid-booster\/\" title=\"Pfizer hires Super Bowl champ as COVID booster spokesperson.\">woke advertisers dictate<\/a> the content we share with our community. We stand for truth. We stand for freedom. We \u2062stand with our readers.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re asking you to help us in this fight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can&#8217;t do this without you<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governor-goes-around-voters-backs-signs-change-in-state-election-laws\/\" title=\"Governor sneaks behind voters, enacts new election laws.\">donation directly helps fund<\/a> our editorial team of writers and editors. Your \u2064support means we can continue \u200dto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uncovered-american-tax-dollars-funding-way-more-than-just-weapons-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"American tax dollars funding more than just weapons in Ukraine uncovered.\">expose false narratives<\/a> and\u200d defend traditional American values.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Please stand with us \u2062by donating today<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Thank you for\u2062 your support!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/aoc-furious-border-wall-construction-set-begin-rages-trumpy-move\/\">AOC Furious After Border Wall Construction Set to Begin Again, Rages Against the &#8216;Trumpy&#8217; Move<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u200c Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the\u200d Biden\u200b administration&#8217;s decision to construct these barriers showcase their pragmatic approach to addressing illegal crossings?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  QScBDRw&#8221;>pic.twitter.com\/QScBDRw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepAOC\/status\/1710054251409359873?\">October 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is evident that Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s objections to the construction of &#8220;physical barriers&#8221; along the U.S.-Mexico border go beyond just opposing Trump&#8217;s policies. Her criticism\u200d\u2064 stems from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-house-passes-bill-barring-abortions-past-15-weeks\/\" title=\"Fla. House passes bill barring abortions past 15 weeks\">deep-rooted belief<\/a> that\u200c walls do not solve immigration problems and that they perpetuate inequality between \u200dthe United\u2064 States \u200band Latin American countries.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the Biden administration&#8217;s decision to construct these barriers showcases their \u2063pragmatic approach to addressing the immediate issue\u2064 of illegal crossings in heavily impacted areas. They recognize the\u2063 need for temporary solutions while working on the long-term factors\u2063 that drive migration.<\/p>\n<p>This infighting within the Democratic party exposes \u200ca fundamental divide between true believers and opportunists. While Ocasio-Cortez adheres to her progressive ideology, others within the party are willing to compromise and take \u2064practical steps to address the issue at hand.<\/p>\n<p>It \u200dis important to note that infighting is not unique to the Democratic party. \u200cPolitical factions within any party often have differing views on how to achieve their common goals. However, what distinguishes the true believers from the opportunists is their unwavering commitment \u2063to their core principles.<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s\u2062 opposition to the construction of &#8220;physical barriers&#8221; reflects her conviction that a \u200bmore comprehensive approach is necessary to\u200c solve immigration issues. Her focus \u200con addressing root\u2064 causes and investing in social and economic development in Latin American \u2062countries\u2063 aligns\u2062 with her progressive beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the Biden administration&#8217;s decision \u200bto construct these barriers can be \u2063seen as a pragmatic response \u2064to the immediate crisis at the border. They recognize the need for border enforcement and deterring \u2064illegal crossings, even if it means temporarily \u2062using physical barriers.<\/p>\n<p>While Ocasio-Cortez \u200dmay view \u2063this as a betrayal of progressive ideals, others within the Democratic party understand the complexity of the issue\u2062 and are willing to \u2064compromise in the face \u2062of practical realities.<\/p>\n<p>This distinction between \u2062true believers and opportunists highlights the\u2062 diversity within the Democratic party. While it may lead to public disagreements and infighting, \u200cit also fosters a healthy debate that ultimately strengthens the party and allows for a more inclusive and diverse range of \u2062perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>As the Democratic party\u200c continues to navigate\u2062 these \u2062internal divisions,\u200b it is important to recognize the merits\u200d of both sides of the argument. Both the idealistic vision of true believers and the pragmatic approach\u2063 of opportunists have their place in shaping effective policies.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2064the infighting among Democrats regarding the construction of &#8220;physical barriers&#8221; along the U.S.-Mexico \u2062border distinguishes between true believers like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and opportunists within the party. While Ocasio-Cortez adheres to her progressive principles and opposes the use of walls, the Biden administration&#8217;s \u2063decision reflects their pragmatic \u2062response to the immediate issue of illegal crossings. This divide highlights the diversity within the \u2063Democratic party and fosters healthy debate, ultimately leading to more inclusive and effective policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Infighting among Democrats reveals the true believers from opportunists. President Biden&#8217;s administration plans to bypass laws for border barriers in Texas. Democratic Rep. 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