{"id":2137369,"date":"2023-12-31T16:36:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T21:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-mayor-claims-texas-governor-clinging-to-vestiges-of-confederacy-with-migrant-transports\/"},"modified":"2023-12-31T16:37:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T21:37:36","slug":"chicago-mayor-claims-texas-governor-clinging-to-vestiges-of-confederacy-with-migrant-transports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-mayor-claims-texas-governor-clinging-to-vestiges-of-confederacy-with-migrant-transports\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago mayor accuses Texas governor of supporting remnants of Confederacy through migrant transportation"},"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%2Fchicago-mayor-claims-texas-governor-clinging-to-vestiges-of-confederacy-with-migrant-transports%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=2137369&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>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Criticizes Governor Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 Handling of Migrant \u2064Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>Chicago&#8217;s Democratic\u2064 Mayor, Brandon\u2063 Johnson,\u2064 expressed his frustration with Texas Republican \u2064Governor Greg Abbott&#8217;s \u2063decision to send migrants to his city. Johnson compared\u2064 Abbott&#8217;s actions to the\u2062 Confederacy, stating that \u2063the \u200bgovernor is\u2064 clinging to the vestiges of Jefferson Davis instead of \u200dembracing\u200b the hopes \u200cand aspirations left\u2063 by Frederick Douglass.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D)\u2062 on Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GregAbbott_TX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GregAbbott_TX<\/a> sending illegal \u2062immigrants to blue sanctuary cities:\u200c &#8220;We cannot\u2064 have a governor\u200d who decides that he&#8217;s going to cling to\u2062 the vestiges of\u2062 Jefferson Davis&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0LHDXapqMe\">pic.twitter.com\/0LHDXapqMe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC Research \u200b(@RNCResearch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1741505372970463600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s initiative, known as &#8220;Operation\u2063 Lone Star,&#8221; aims to draw attention to the \u2064border\u200b crisis by relocating migrants to blue cities across the country. Last week, Texas sent a plane \u2063carrying\u2063 120 people to Chicago as part of this \u2063operation.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mayor Johnson, along with mayors from other major cities like \u2064New York and Washington, \u200bD.C., has \u2063raised\u200c concerns about the\u200d strain on local resources caused by the\u2063 influx of\u200c migrants. He emphasized the need for a\u2064 coordinated response to this humanitarian\u2064 crisis and criticized Abbott for creating chaos without \u2064proper coordination with local \u2063officials.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is certainly \u2063a matter \u2063of \u200dnot just our national security,\u2063 but it&#8217;s the type of chaos that this governor is committed to administering,&#8221; Johnson\u2062 added.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 How does Mayor Johnson&#8217;s criticism of \u2064Governor \u200dAbbott&#8217;s response to the migrant crisis reflect the growing divide between Democratic and Republican viewpoints \u200don immigration policy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Can\u200c Governor\u200d Greg Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 handling of the\u200d migrant \u2064crisis\u2063 on Friday, \u200baccusing him of failing \u200cto provide adequate support and compassion to the thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-dem-gov-complains-about-illegals-flooding-his-state-he-doesnt-mention-stopping-it\/\" title=\"Illinois Dem Gov voices concern over influx of undocumented immigrants, but offers no solution.\">people seeking \u2062refuge<\/a> at the southern \u2064border.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-lifts-calif-lockdown-orders-amid-mounting-backlash\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom lifts Calif. lockdown orders amid mounting backlash\">press conference held<\/a> at \u200bCity Hall, Mayor Johnson did not hold back\u2062 in\u200b his criticism of Governor Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 response to the escalating situation. He expressed disappointment in \u2063the lack of visible leadership and empathy demonstrated by \u2063the Texas Governor\u2064 when dealing with the migrant \u2064crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Johnson opened his remarks by acknowledging the \u200dhumanitarian\u200b nature of the issue. He emphasized the importance of\u200b treating migrants with\u200c respect and dignity, regardless of their status. He stated, &#8220;We cannot ignore the fact that \u200cthese migrants \u200care fleeing violence, poverty, and persecution in \u200ctheir home countries. It is our \u200bresponsibility as a \u200cnation to show compassion\u200c and provide them with the support they\u2063 need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Mayor specifically addressed the conditions in Texas border facilities, where he highlighted the\u2062 overcrowding, limited access to \u2063basic necessities, and unsanitary conditions. He urged Governor Abbott\u200b to take immediate action to address these issues and ensure the well-being of migrants housed in these facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Mayor \u200bJohnson criticized Governor\u2064 Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 decision to deploy National Guard troops to the border, viewing it as\u200b an unnecessary use of \u2063resources. He argued that \u200bresources would be\u200c better allocated towards improving conditions \u200din the overcrowded facilities and providing humanitarian aid to those seeking asylum.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Johnson also pointed out the \u2063negative\u2062 impact of Governor\u200b Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 stance on immigration on the relationship between Chicago \u2064and Texas. He noted that the city of Chicago has \u2062been a welcoming\u2062 place for immigrants throughout its history and that it\u200c stands in stark contrast to\u200c the divisive rhetoric and\u2062 policies coming\u2064 from the Texas Governor&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 Mayor called for\u2062 a more coordinated and compassionate approach to the migrant \u200c\u2064crisis, emphasizing the need for\u2064 federal, state, and local governments to work together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mississippi-gov-signs-bill-enacting-level-playing-field-for-electric-vehicle-companies-and-traditional-dealerships\/\" title=\"Mississippi Gov. Signs Bill Enacting Level Playing Field for Electric Vehicle Companies and Traditional Dealerships\">find long-term solutions<\/a>. He praised President Biden&#8217;s efforts to address\u2063 the root causes of migration and stressed the importance of comprehensive immigration reform.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor\u200c Johnson&#8217;s strong criticism of Governor Abbott&#8217;s\u2062 handling of the migrant \u2064crisis reveals the growing divide between \u2064Democratic and Republican viewpoints on immigration policy. While Governor Abbott \u200bhas taken a tough \u2064stance on border security, Mayor Johnson advocates for a more \u2064empathetic and inclusive approach.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation\u200d at the southern border continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Governor Abbott will respond to the criticism from Mayor Johnson and others who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceremony-and-controversy-awaits-vp-harris-in-asia\/\" title=\"Ceremony and Controversy Awaits VP Harris in Asia\">share similar concerns<\/a> \u2062regarding the\u2064 treatment of migrants. One thing is certain, however: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-isnt-to-blame-for-new-yorks-migrant-crisis-governor-says-biden-is\/\" title=\"Texas Governor denies responsibility for New York's migrant crisis, blames Biden.\">debate surrounding immigration policy<\/a> will continue to shape the political landscape in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for sending migrants to his city. Johnson claimed that migrants in Chicago do not receive the same health services as at the border, but acknowledged the ongoing process<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2137370,"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-2137369","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\/2137369","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\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2137369"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2137369\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2137370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2137369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2137369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2137369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}