{"id":2168946,"date":"2024-02-06T09:06:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chip-roy-claims-senators-dont-know-what-theyre-talking-about-with-border-bill\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T09:08:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:08:05","slug":"chip-roy-claims-senators-dont-know-what-theyre-talking-about-with-border-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chip-roy-claims-senators-dont-know-what-theyre-talking-about-with-border-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Chip Roy accuses senators of being ignorant about the border bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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%2Fchip-roy-claims-senators-dont-know-what-theyre-talking-about-with-border-bill%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=2168946&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. Chip Roy Slams Proposed Senate Border \u2064Bill, Calls Out Lack of Understanding<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Some proponents of \u200dthe Senate border bill don&#8217;t &#8220;know\u2064 what they&#8217;re talking about,&#8221; according to Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During an\u2063 appearance on CNN&#8217;s The Source With Kaitlan Collins, Roy passionately criticized\u2062 the bill, particularly the inclusion of foreign aid and what he deemed as &#8220;problematic&#8221; border provisions.<\/p>\n<h3>The Backdrop and Concerns<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The reality is\u2063 the backdrop here is really important.\u200b We have Ukraine funding as a big part of this $118 billion bill. $60 billion for Ukraine, as well as some other foreign\u200b aid, none of which \u2063is paid for, and then you slap in \u200c$20 billion of border \u200dfunding, tied to legislation that we find to\u2062 be \u200dproblematic,&#8221; Roy explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He further expressed concerns about the bill&#8217;s potential to perpetuate mass migration, which he believes \u2064the current administration has been advancing under Homeland Security Secretary \u200dMayorkas and President Biden.<\/p>\n<h3>A Worsening Situation<\/h3>\n<p>Roy argued \u200dthat the\u2063 bill \u200cwould only exacerbate the \u2063situation at the border, rather than \u200cproviding\u200b a solution.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I need a solution now. This bill would \u2062not \u200cbe a solution. \u2063It would actually make \u200bit worse\u2063 by cementing the bad policies into\u2062 law,&#8221; Roy emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Texas Republican also took issue with the proposed threshold for mandatory border shutdowns, \u200cstating\u2062 that cartels would adapt to the new threshold and continue smuggling people into\u200c the\u200b United States via the southern border.<\/p>\n<p>When confronted with claims\u2063 from bill\u2063 supporters, including Sen. Kyrsten \u200dSinema \u200c(I-AZ), that the bill would close the\u2062 border based on current conditions, Roy \u200ddismissed their understanding of the \u2062situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Then they don&#8217;t know what they&#8217;re talking about,&#8221; Roy \u2063asserted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While House Speaker Mike \u2064Johnson (R-LA) declared the bill &#8220;dead on arrival&#8221; in the House of Representatives, it\u200d may face challenges even in the Senate. Senate Republicans are expected to reject an initial vote on the bill, \u200bjust days after \u200bits text\u2063 was released.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does Rep. Chip Roy believe that a comprehensive approach is necessary to effectively address the border situation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ance on Fox News, \u200cRep. Chip Roy criticized a proposed Senate border bill and highlighted the\u2064 lack of understanding demonstrated by its proponents. As a representative from Texas, a state that shares a significant border with Mexico, Roy&#8217;s\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral\/\" title=\"Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker defends legality and morality of Hamas baby beheadings.\">words hold weight<\/a> in the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/furious-residents-attempt-to-block-bus-of-illegal-immigrants-but-nypd-clears-the-way-with-multiple-arrests\/\" title=\"Angry locals try to stop bus of undocumented immigrants, but NYPD intervenes with arrests.\">ongoing debate surrounding immigration<\/a> and \u2062border \u200bsecurity.<\/p>\n<p>Roy began\u2064 by expressing his disappointment with the proposed \u2063border bill, \u200dfirmly stating that\u2064 some of its supporters simply &#8220;don&#8217;t know what\u2064 they&#8217;re talking about.&#8221; This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-biden-describes-confirmed-pictures-of-terrorists-beheading-children\/\" title=\"Biden condemns 'verified images of terrorists beheading children' in Israel conflict.\">strong statement reflects<\/a> \u2062the frustration felt by\u200c many conservatives who believe that the bill fails to address the root causes of the immigration crisis and instead focuses on superficial solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The congressman went on to explain that a comprehensive\u2063 approach is required to\u200c effectively address the border situation. He emphasized the \u200cneed to enforce \u200bexisting immigration laws,\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-gov-abbott-mexican-gov-strike-agreement-to-secure-part-of-texas-mexico-border\/\" title=\"GOP Gov. Abbott, Mexican Gov. Strike Agreement To Secure Part Of Texas-Mexico Border\">enhance border security measures<\/a>, and streamline the legal immigration process. Roy \u2062argued that \u2063failing to tackle\u2064 these issues undermines any attempt to find a lasting solution.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Roy criticized the lack of understanding displayed by\u2064 the proponents of the bill, suggesting that they \u200dfail to grasp the \u200bcomplexity of the situation. He emphasized the importance of understanding the factors contributing to\u2064 the ongoing influx of \u2064migrants, \u2064including the economic, \u2064social, and political conditions in \u200cCentral American countries. Roy pointed out that without addressing these underlying causes, any approach to border security will\u2062 be futile.<\/p>\n<p>In his interview, Roy also drew attention\u2063 to the humanitarian aspect of the immigration \u200ccrisis. He\u2063 expressed concern\u200d for the wellbeing of migrant children and\u2063 families who\u2063 undertake the dangerous journey to reach\u2062 the United\u200b States, often falling\u2064 victim to human traffickers and harsh conditions. While acknowledging the need\u200d for a secure border, Roy urged for\u2064 humanitarian efforts \u2064to\u200c be an\u2063 integral part \u2062of any solution, ensuring the safety \u2064and \u2063wellbeing of those seeking refuge.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his interview, Rep. Chip Roy articulated\u2063 a well-reasoned critique of the proposed Senate \u200bborder bill. He underscored the importance \u2063of\u2064 a comprehensive approach that considers the underlying causes of migration, while simultaneously addressing the \u200dimperative \u200bof border security. By\u200c highlighting the\u200d lack of understanding among the bill&#8217;s supporters, Roy provided a nuanced and informed \u2063perspective on\u200d the complex issue of immigration. As the\u200c debate on immigration \u2064reform continues, the\u200b insights shared \u2062by voices like Roy&#8217;s will undoubtedly \u200bplay a significant role in shaping the path forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) criticized the Senate border bill, claiming some supporters lack understanding of its provisions. Roy voiced his opposition to the bill, particularly the attached foreign aid and &#8220;problematic&#8221; border measures, during an appearance on CNN&#8217;s The Source With Kaitlan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2168946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168946","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\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2168946"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168946\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2168946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2168946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2168946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}