White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted Thursday that President Biden is doing “everything” he can to combat the surge of migrants at the southern border and accused Republicans of not doing enough. .
“We have taken steps without the help of Republicans in Congress to do everything we can to address this issue,” Jean-Pierre told reporters at the White House.
“And let’s not forget what the Republicans are proposing, their continuing resolution, led by [to] 800 [Customs and Border Protection] agents and officers are being fired.”
Jean-Pierre then criticized the GOP’s decision to block a procedural vote on a defense spending bill.
“That’s what they proposed just a day ago, and that’s what that would do to the border. It would hurt and harm and not address the problem,” he said.
“So they’re doing the opposite of what the president is trying to do, which is actually move forward in a way that is humane, safe and has an orderly implementation process here.”
Karine Jean-Pierre accused Republicans of proposing policies that would “harm or impair” efforts to curb illegal border crossings. REUTERS
However, House Republicans who support the interim resolution to keep the government open through Oct. 31 say it will actually increase border security, including by funding continued construction of a border wall and authorizing the hiring of 22,000 agents. more from CBP.
When asked about a shocking report that 10,000 migrants crossed the southern border on Wednesday alone, Jean-Pierre refused to answer and attempted to blame Republicans in Congress before moving on.
“So what do you call it here at the White House when 10,000 people illegally cross the border in a single day?” Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked the White House spokesperson.
Jean-Pierre’s comments came a day after a report indicated that 10,000 migrants crossed the southern border in a single day.AP
“So what do you call it, Peter, when [the] The Republican Party is raising a… wait, no, no, no, no, no, you can’t,” Jean-Pierre said, speaking over Doocy as he attempted to redirect Jean-Pierre to his question.
“You’re answering my question with a question,” Doocy noted.
“Okay, let’s move on,” Jean-Pierre said, silencing the journalist.
Conservatives were furious about the White House’s response to border security issues, accusing the president and Jean-Pierre of refusing to take responsibility and not caring about the issue.
“This is the Biden White House playbook: refuse to take responsibility for the problems YOU created and when someone challenges you, ignore them. Clown show. The border will only get worse under this administration,” Colin Rugg, a conservative commentator, said in a tweet.
“Joe Biden doesn’t seem to care. Karine Jean-Pierre doesn’t seem to care. And I know [Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas] “He doesn’t care because we’ve asked him tons of questions, we’ve asked him for information and data that he refuses to give us,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said in an interview with Fox News after Jean-Claude’s briefing. Pierre.
“So this is the state of this administration. And, frankly, that’s why I think Joe Biden’s approval ratings are so low, because they see what a pathetic job this administration has done.”
Conservatives accused the White House of failing to take responsibility for the border crisis. AP
Jordan added that the effects of the border crisis are being seen in “every town, every city, every community” because “the volume, the number” of immigrants entering the United States “is tremendously high.”
“Finally! KJP is right!” former Republican Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said in a mocking tweet. “Biden has taken historic actions. He ruined the entire immigration process by ignoring the law and common sense and single-handedly , made a complete disaster on our borders. Let’s not forget ‘border czar’ Kamala Harris and her ‘historic’ action.”
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will send up to 800 additional U.S. military personnel to the southern border, but they will not directly engage with the new arrivals.
Active-duty personnel will focus on “logistics and other functions at the border to allow more Customs and Border Protection agents and officers to return to their core mission and responsibilities,” the Department of Homeland Security said.
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