{"id":2107668,"date":"2023-11-25T15:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T20:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-democrats-excuse-for-bidens-border-crisis-trump-was-worse\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T15:41:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T20:41:38","slug":"texas-democrats-excuse-for-bidens-border-crisis-trump-was-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-democrats-excuse-for-bidens-border-crisis-trump-was-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Democrat blames Trump for Biden&#8217;s border crisis"},"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\">16<\/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%2Ftexas-democrats-excuse-for-bidens-border-crisis-trump-was-worse%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=2107668&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>Rep.\u200d Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) Shifts Blame for Southern Border Crossings<\/h2>\n<p>During an appearance \u2064on MSNBC&#8217;s Velshi, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)\u200d skillfully deflected blame\u200d from President Joe Biden regarding the recent surge \u200din southern border crossings. As a representative of the \u2063border\u2062 state of Texas, Crockett was questioned about her stance on \u2063former President Donald Trump&#8217;s\u200c immigration policies. Despite Texas apprehending approximately 485,700 illegal immigrants since March 2021, according\u2064 to Gov.\u200b Greg Abbott&#8217;s office, Crockett \u200drefused to place \u2063responsibility on Biden.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2063 do want \u200cto point out\u2064 that Donald Trump was\u2062 the one who was actually pushing\u200d forward with a Muslim\u200d ban,&#8221; Crockett emphasized. &#8220;Donald \u200cTrump made it clear he wants to go ahead and re-urge that Muslim\u2062 ban. \u2064So, for those \u200dthat believe they\u2063 have issues\u2063 with President Biden, and I\u2019m not saying that you don\u2019t have issues, I\u2019m just saying you\u200c should have a few \u2064more issues\u200b with the person that literally\u200d wants to ban\u2064 Muslims in this country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Customs and\u200b Border Protection reported a decrease \u200din border crossings at ports of entry in \u200bOctober, with almost 241,000\u2063 immigrants\u2062 attempting to cross. However, since Biden assumed office, over\u200c 10 \u2062million immigrants have entered the country illegally, \u200bmarking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/spain-saw-highest-suicide-numbers-ever-recorded-in-year-of-covid-lockdown\/\" title=\"Spain Saw Highest Suicide Numbers Ever Recorded in Year of Covid Lockdown\">highest number recorded<\/a> during any \u2063administration&#8217;s first few months.<\/p>\n<p>In Texas alone, law enforcement has made over 36,000 criminal arrests of immigrants, with 90% resulting in\u200b felony charges. Additionally, the state&#8217;s Department of Public Safety and the National Guard have seized a \u2064staggering 449 million lethal doses of fentanyl in their efforts to secure \u2062the border.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I know that \u200bpeople are frustrated right now because they feel like their cities\u2064 are being overrun, and \u2063this is a\u2063 federal government problem,&#8221; Crockett admitted, acknowledging the concerns of her\u200c constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Crockett highlighted the criticism voiced by Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on\u2064 X\u200b (formerly known as Twitter) Spaces, who\u2064 labeled this Congress as the most ineffective in history. \u200bCrockett \u2064echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the\u2063 lack of consequential bills passed, including those addressing immigration.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;And it is\u2063 because we\u2063 have not passed any bills\u200b of consequence,&#8221;\u2063 Crockett asserted. &#8220;Including if the Republicans really \u2064wanted \u200bto fix the immigration, they would be pushing forward with one right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While Republican \u2063representatives from Texas have proposed a\u2063 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graham-if-dems-try-to-pass-3-5t-far-left-wish-list-then-hell-yeah-gop-should-skip-town-like-tx-dems\/\" title=\"Graham: If Dems Try To Pass .5T Far-Left Wish List Then \u2018Hell Yeah\u2019 GOP Should Skip Town Like TX Dems\">border security bill<\/a>, disagreements with Senate \u2064Republicans\u2063 and Biden over including aid to Ukraine \u200cand\u2062 Israel have\u2063 hindered its progress. The \u200cHouse has managed to pass a \u2064bill reducing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas&#8217;s\u200d salary due to his handling of recent \u200cimmigration influxes. However, its passage in the Senate, controlled by a Democratic majority, is \u2063unlikely. Additionally, there are ongoing efforts within the House to impeach Mayorkas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What strategies has Representative Crockett employed to\u2063 shift blame away from\u2064 President Biden and towards \u2063former President Trump \u200cregarding immigration?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cIth apprehensions dropping\u2063 to 43,257\u200b compared\u200d to 69,237 in\u200d September.\u2064 However, the situation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/migrant-arrests-in-mexico-hit-unprecedented-levels-but-record-numbers-still-reaching-u-s\/\" title=\"Migrant Arrests in Mexico Hit Unprecedented Levels, but Record Numbers Still Reaching U.S.\">southern border remains<\/a> a significant concern\u200b for \u2062both politicians \u200band citizens alike.<\/p>\n<p>Crockett&#8217;s remarks on MSNBC\u200b demonstrate a clear strategy to shift blame away from President Biden by \u200dhighlighting former President Trump&#8217;s stance on immigration. By emphasizing Trump&#8217;s\u200c proposed Muslim ban, she attempts to redirect\u200b the public&#8217;s attention towards what she believes to\u2063 be a\u200c more\u200c pressing issue.<\/p>\n<p>While it is important to acknowledge the \u200cpolicies of \u2063previous\u2062 administrations and\u2062 their potential impact \u200don current situations, it is equally \u2064vital to address\u2062 the\u2063 current\u2064 challenges at the southern \u2064border. The surge in border crossings is a multifaceted issue\u200b that requires a comprehensive approach and shared responsibility\u2062 from all\u200d levels of \u200dgovernment.<\/p>\n<p>The recent surge in \u2063border crossings has\u2064 strained \u200cthe resources of border \u2063patrol agents and\u200d overwhelmed\u200c detention facilities. \u2064This has resulted \u200cin prolonged\u200c stays \u200bfor migrants, especially unaccompanied minors, in crowded and inadequate conditions. Additionally, the increase in human \u2063smuggling and \u200cdrug\u2064 trafficking across\u2063 the border poses significant security risks not only to the United \u2064States but also to the migrants themselves.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2063essential for elected\u200b officials, including Representative Crockett, to recognize the seriousness of the situation\u200c and work towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-democrat-coalition-unveils-new-task-forces-focused-on-bipartisanship\/\" title=\"New Democrat Coalition Unveils New Task Forces Focused on Bipartisanship\">finding bipartisan solutions<\/a>. While political maneuvering is expected in the realm of policymaking, it is crucial to prioritize the \u2062well-being of\u2064 migrants \u200band the security of our nation.<\/p>\n<p>Blaming previous \u2062administrations \u2063may satisfy political agendas, but it does not address the immediate challenges \u200bor offer sustainable solutions. The issues at the\u200b southern border require a comprehensive and\u2064 holistic\u200d approach, including increased resources for border\u200b patrol, streamlined asylum processes, and diplomatic efforts \u200dto address\u200d the root causes of migration.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u200dit is imperative\u200c to engage in open and honest conversations about immigration policies and their implications. \u2062Instead of \u2064simply pointing fingers, elected officials should\u2063 collaborate\u200c to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-food-medicines-that-could-quite-possibly-save-your-life\/\" title=\"5 Food-Medicines That Could Quite Possibly Save Your Life\">develop effective solutions<\/a> that\u200c protect the integrity of our borders while upholding\u2064 humanitarian values.<\/p>\n<p>As representatives \u2063of border states like Texas, it is\u200c incumbent\u200d upon lawmakers like Crockett to advocate for their constituents effectively. This includes holding\u2062 the current\u200d administration accountable for its \u200bactions and working towards\u2063 legislative solutions\u200b that address the complexity of the southern border crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Representative Crockett&#8217;s attempt to shift \u2063blame from President \u2062Biden to\u200d former President Trump may reflect political\u2062 strategizing, but it fails to address \u200cthe ongoing challenges at the southern border. \u200cIt is time for all elected officials to set aside partisan agendas and work towards comprehensive immigration reform that reflects our values as a nation of immigrants and ensures\u2062 the safety and security \u200dof\u200b our citizens and \u200dmigrants alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) refused to hold President Biden responsible for the surge in southern border crossings. During her appearance on MSNBC&#8217;s Velshi, Crockett defended her stance on former President Trump&#8217;s immigration policies. As a representative of Texas, a border state that has apprehended around 485,700 individuals, she shared her perspective<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2107669,"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":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"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\/2107668","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107668\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2107669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}