{"id":2167585,"date":"2024-02-04T17:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T22:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-refers-to-nyc-migrant-plan-as-insanity\/"},"modified":"2024-02-04T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T22:08:00","slug":"greg-abbott-refers-to-nyc-migrant-plan-as-insanity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-refers-to-nyc-migrant-plan-as-insanity\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott calls NYC migrant plan &#8216;insane"},"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\">12<\/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%2Fgreg-abbott-refers-to-nyc-migrant-plan-as-insanity%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=2167585&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>Gov. Greg Abbott Mocks New York City&#8217;s Handling of Migrants<\/h2>\n<p>During his appearance on Sunday Morning Futures, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) didn&#8217;t hold back\u200c in \u200ccriticizing New York City&#8217;s \u2062approach to\u200c dealing\u2064 with migrants. In a bold statement, he called it\u2062 &#8220;insanity&#8221; that these migrants will be given <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-y-c-launches-53m-program-to-provide-migrant-families-with-pre-paid-credit-cards\/\" title=\"NYC launches M program for migrant families with prepaid credit cards\">pre-paid credit cards<\/a> to purchase food \u2062and baby supplies.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It\u200d sounds like\u2064 insanity is behind it because it really is offensive. It may be the most reprehensible thing that\u2063 I&#8217;ve seen take place over the past 48 \u200chours,&#8221; Abbott expressed. \u2063&#8221;What&#8217;s happening in New York is outrageous, \u2062and it&#8217;s not just about \u200bwhat&#8217;s happening there, but the root cause of it all, which is Joe Biden&#8217;s open border\u2063 policies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The pilot program in question will provide around\u200c 500 families staying at the Roosevelt Hotel \u2063with these cards. The\u200c amount they receive\u2063 every 28 days will depend\u200c on the size of their family,\u2064 with a\u2064 family of four receiving $1,000. However, this program comes with a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-movie-sequels-and-reboots-that-were-ruined-by-woke-politics\/\" title=\"6 Movie Sequels And Reboots That Were Ruined By \u2018Woke\u2019 Politics\">hefty price tag<\/a> of $53 million for the city.<\/p>\n<p>New York City Mayor Eric Adams&#8217; spokeswoman, Kayla Mamelak,\u200d has defended\u200d the program,\u200b highlighting\u200d its potential cost savings. \u200bShe \u200cstated, &#8220;Not only will this provide families with the ability \u200bto purchase \u2063fresh\u2064 food for their culturally\u200d relevant diets and the baby supplies of their choosing, \u2063but the pilot program is expected to \u200csave New York City more\u200b than $600,000 per month, or more\u2062 than $7.2\u200b million annually.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This \u200dprogram replaces a previous policy that was costing\u2062 the city $11 per meal to feed migrants. The cards will only be accepted at specific stores, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, \u2062and bodegas. \u2062To ensure accountability, migrants will need to sign\u200d affidavits\u200d confirming their agreement \u2062to \u200dspend the allowance solely on food and baby\u2062 supplies,\u2064 or \u200delse risk losing this privilege.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2062recent reports, over 157,000 immigrants have arrived \u200din New York City since\u200b last year, a population that exceeds the size of the\u200c state&#8217;s\u200b capital, Albany, New \u200bYork, by one-and-a-half \u2062times. Out\u200d of \u200dthese immigrants,\u2064 more than 37,600 were sent by \u200cTexas since August\u200c 2022, as stated in the most recent press \u2064release from Gov. Abbott&#8217;s office.<\/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>How many migrants has Texas sent to New York City?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Texas officials \u200bhave bused thousands of migrants to major US cities this year Prevailing in New York City when it comes to the handling \u200dof migrants,&#8221; Gov.\u2064 Greg Abbott \u200bremarked during \u200bhis \u200bappearance\u2062 on Sunday Morning Futures. Strongly criticizing the approach taken by New York\u2064 City, the Republican governor from Texas did\u2063 not\u2063 mince his words in expressing his disbelief at the city&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<p>The specific issue at hand revolves around the\u200d distribution of pre-paid credit cards to migrants, allowing\u200d them to purchase food and baby supplies. Gov.\u2064 Abbott referred to this practice\u2063 as \u200d&#8221;insanity,&#8221; emphasizing the absurdity of such a policy. This form of government \u2063assistance raises a multitude of concerns and questions, prompting the governor&#8217;s vocal condemnation.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the necessity of providing aid to those in need, Gov. Abbott criticized the \u200dlack of accountability and transparency in New York\u200c City&#8217;s approach. He argued that giving migrants access to credit cards, without proper oversight and\u200c regulations, only exacerbates existing problems. The potential for misuse and abuse of these \u200cresources is \u200da \u200blegitimate concern \u2064that cannot be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gov. Abbott questioned the logic behind granting benefits to migrants at a time when Americans are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized \u200dthat American citizens and businesses are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/argentina-church-asks-lawmakers-to-search-their-hearts-ahead-of-abortion-vote\/\" title=\"Argentina church asks lawmakers to search their hearts ahead of abortion vote\">facing economic hardship<\/a> and job losses, making it\u200d questionable to prioritize non-citizens over those already residing in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s remarks reflect a larger debate regarding immigration\u200c policy and the role of\u2062 local governments in addressing \u2062the needs of migrants. While \u2063compassion and \u2064humanitarian aid are essential, striking a balance between assisting migrants\u2064 and supporting the\u2063 well-being of\u2062 American citizens is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that\u2064 providing benefits to migrants sends the wrong \u200bmessage, potentially encouraging more individuals\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/migrant-smugglers-advertise-on-tiktok-and-youtube-report\/\" title=\"Migrant smugglers use TikTok and YouTube for advertising, says report.\">attempt illegal entry<\/a> into the\u2062 country. \u200cProponents, on the other hand, argue that it is a moral obligation to provide essential\u2062 services to those genuinely in need.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, Gov. Abbott&#8217;s comments\u2062 shed light on the importance of a comprehensive and well-thought-out approach to\u2062 handling the influx of migrants. As an elected leader, he advocates for a fair and just system that prioritizes American citizens and ensures the responsible allocation of resources.<\/p>\n<p>While the governor&#8217;s remarks may stir controversy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-republicans-dont-care-if-trump-wont-debate-2024-rivals\/\" title=\"CA GOP unconcerned about Trump's refusal to debate 2024 opponents.\">elicit strong reactions<\/a> from both sides of the \u200dpolitical spectrum, they serve as a reminder of the complexity and significance of immigration policies. It is essential for policymakers to \u2064engage in constructive \u2063conversations and find sustainable solutions that address the needs of migrants while also safeguarding the\u200c interests of the American population.<\/p>\n<p>As the issue of migration continues\u2062 to be a subject of national and \u200binternational\u2063 debate, Gov. Abbott&#8217;s comments have added another layer\u2062 of complexity to the\u200c discourse. The future of \u200bmigration policies and the role of local governments in shaping them\u200d remain a\u2063 crucial aspect of the ongoing conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) ridiculed New York City&#8217;s migrant management, having transported numerous migrants from Texas to the city. On Sunday Morning Futures, Abbott criticized the provision of prepaid credit cards to migrants for purchasing food and baby supplies, deeming it &#8220;insane<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2167586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23331581613886-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2167585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23331581613886-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167585","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\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2167585"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2167585\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2167586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2167585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2167585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2167585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}