{"id":2120075,"date":"2023-12-08T17:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T22:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-criticizes-fellow-dems-agrees-with-gop-on-border-security-its-astonishing\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T17:03:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T22:03:27","slug":"fetterman-criticizes-fellow-dems-agrees-with-gop-on-border-security-its-astonishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-criticizes-fellow-dems-agrees-with-gop-on-border-security-its-astonishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman slams Dems, aligns with GOP on border security: &#8216;Surprising"},"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%2Ffetterman-criticizes-fellow-dems-agrees-with-gop-on-border-security-its-astonishing%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=2120075&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>Fetterman Criticizes Fellow Dems,\u200b Agrees with GOP on \u200bBorder Security: &#8216;It&#8217;s Astonishing&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Democratic Sen. John \u2062Fetterman of Pennsylvania called on his fellow Democrats to move \u200bpast their knee-jerk\u200d rejection of improved \u200dborder security. In a statement, Fetterman emphasized the importance of having\u200c a reasonable conversation about the border and\u200c urged Democrats to engage in the discussion.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman highlighted\u2063 the \u200cstaggering number of illegal \u200cimmigration cases, pointing out that Customs and Border Protection reported around 270,000 migrant encounters in September alone. He emphasized that\u200d this statistic\u2064 is not\u200b just a Fox\u200b News talking point, but a government-verified fact.<\/p>\n<p>While Fetterman did not disclose specific\u200b parameters for his support, \u2064he made\u200c it clear \u200bthat he would not back any legislation targeting individuals who entered the country\u2063 as children of illegal immigrants. He \u200bshared that his wife was one such individual\u200d who came to the United States illegally as a child but became a citizen in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, concerns about illegal immigration\u200b led Senate Republicans to reject a\u200d $106 billion aid package that included funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Republican\u2062 Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called on \u2064President Joe Biden\u200d to address the broken border situation, urging him\u200d to take \u200baction.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Sen. James Lankford\u2064 of Oklahoma and Democratic \u200cSen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut have resumed discussions on a new package,\u2063 indicating\u2063 that negotiations are back on track. However, \u200bthere is still a significant gap between the two sides.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans are\u200b urging Biden to actively participate in the negotiations, emphasizing that his involvement is crucial in making\u2063 progress. They believe that without the president&#8217;s engagement, little can be achieved.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Fetterman&#8217;s willingness to criticize his fellow Democrats \u200cand align \u200cwith the GOP on border security highlights the urgency\u2063 of addressing \u2062the issue. The astonishing number of illegal immigration cases demands immediate action and a bipartisan approach to finding\u200b a solution.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fetterman-criticizes-fellow-dems-agrees-gop-border-security-astonishing\/\">Fetterman Criticizes Fellow Dems, Agrees with GOP on Border Security: &#8216;It&#8217;s Astonishing&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Senator \u2062Fetterman&#8217;s alignment with Republicans \u200bon the issue of border security signify a recognition of the seriousness of the situation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  M and Border Protection encountered over 100,000 migrants attempting to cross \u200bthe border in February alone. He expressed concern that dismissing this issue could\u200d harm\u200c the Democratic\u200b party&#8217;s \u200bcredibility and hinder efforts to address immigration reform.<\/p>\n<p>The senator acknowledged that while border security was\u2062 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-pharma-wants-to-put-an-end-to-vitamins-and-supplements\/\" title=\"Big Pharma Wants to Put an End to Vitamins and Supplements\">key talking point<\/a> for Republicans, it should not be\u200b limited to one party. Fetterman agreed with GOP&#8217;s emphasis on securing the border and stressed that the issue should be approached with bipartisan cooperation. He reminded his fellow Democrats that border security is vital not only for protecting American citizens but also for maintaining the integrity of \u200bthe immigration system.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman&#8217;s comments come at a\u200b time when the Biden administration faces mounting\u2063 pressure to address the border crisis. Numerous Republicans have criticized President Biden&#8217;s immigration policies, arguing that they have created a\u2064 surge of illegal immigration at the southern border. Fetterman&#8217;s\u200d willingness to break from his \u2062own party \u200band align himself with Republicans on this issue is\u2062 significant, as it demonstrates a\u200d recognition of the seriousness of the situation and a genuine desire \u2063to \u200cfind practical solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The senator acknowledged that while \u2063Democrats have often \u2063focused on \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2000-additional-immigrants-dropped-off-in-san-diego-county\/\" title=\"2,000 more immigrants delivered to San Diego County.\">comprehensive immigration\u2063 reform<\/a>, it is crucial to address immediate concerns regarding border security. He expressed frustration that some Democrats appeared more focused on political posturing than on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> with Republicans. Fetterman urged his party to set\u2064 aside partisan differences and\u2062 engage in a productive dialogue that prioritizes the safety \u200cand \u200csecurity of the\u200d American people.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman&#8217;s call for a reasoned discussion \u200bon border security is a refreshing \u2062departure from the \u200ddivisive rhetoric often associated with political discourse. By reaching across the aisle and finding common\u200b ground with Republicans, he sets an example for productive bipartisan collaboration. This approach not only benefits the Democratic party but also conveys a message of unity and pragmatic governance to the American\u2064 people.<\/p>\n<p>While Fetterman&#8217;s stance may face criticism\u2063 from some within his own party, \u2064his willingness to \u200bchallenge the status quo demonstrates \u2064political courage and a commitment to finding effective solutions.\u2062 As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-mayor-tries-to-discourage-migrants-with-latin-america-trip\/\" title=\"NY Mayor's Latin America Trip Aims to Deter Migrants\">immigration debate continues<\/a> to evolve, it is essential that both \u2062Democrats and Republicans engage in an open and \u200bhonest conversation about border \u2063security. Only through such\u200c dialogue can we hope to find\u2064 the best path forward for immigration reform and the safety of our nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania urged Democrats to overcome their reflexive opposition to enhanced border security. He emphasized that being concerned about the border is not xenophobic, but rather a reasonable topic for discussion. Fetterman highlighted the immense magnitude of the issue, urging Democrats to actively participate in the conversation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2120076,"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":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2120075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"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\/2120075","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\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2120075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120075\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2120076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2120075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2120075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2120075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}