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The Democrats Are Desperately Trying to Embarrass House Republicans Over Their Decision to Block the Senate-Negotiated Border Bill!
The media may be playing this up as a big win for the Democrats, but little do they know, House Republicans made the right decision in blocking the Senate-negotiated border bill. Despite the National Border Patrol Council, the union representing border agents, endorsing the bill, the Democrats are shamelessly trying to use this endorsement to discredit the Republicans. It’s a classic case of political theater at its finest! In a statement excoriating House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Democratic National Committee spokesman Alex Floyd tried to make the Republicans look bad by pointing out Johnson’s past comments about border security being a job for Congress. Well, of course, it’s a job for Congress, but that doesn’t mean they have to blindly accept a flawed bill just because it has some support from the Border Patrol. The Democrats are so desperate to push their agenda that they’re willing to twist any statement or action to fit their narrative.
Mike Johnson dismisses border patrol agents’ support for the bipartisan bill to secure the border, claiming they only support it because they want better pay pic.twitter.com/8GSZch6wY6
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Floyd and his fellow Democrats have the audacity to claim that Johnson is dismissing the Border Patrol agents’ endorsement and suggesting that their support is just a scheme for personal gain. But the truth is, Johnson is just looking out for the best interests of the American people, not pandering to the political whims of the Democrats. And let’s not forget about Johnson’s appearance on Fox News, where he had to field questions about the border bill. When asked about the National Border Patrol Council’s endorsement, Johnson simply pointed out that the bill’s pay structure could be influencing their support. It’s not an outrageous claim; it’s just a possible factor to consider. But of course, the Democrats are seizing on this statement to make Johnson look like he’s attacking the Border Patrol agents. It’s political theater at its finest!
In an attempt to counter the Democrats’ narrative, Raj Shah, Johnson’s spokesman, highlighted the concerns raised by the National Sheriffs’ Association regarding the bill’s impact on border security and President Biden’s handling of immigration. The National Sheriffs’ Association condemned the bill for potentially compromising border security in favor of streamlining the entry process, and they raised specific concerns about the proposed reforms to asylum and parole programs. It’s clear that the Republicans have valid concerns about the bill, and they’re not just blindly rejecting it for the sake of political posturing.
The White House also joined in on the drama, criticizing Johnson and other congressional Republicans for not succumbing to pressure from former President Donald Trump to stop the bill. They’re trying to make it seem like the Republicans are just bowing down to Trump’s influence, but that’s far from the truth. The Republicans are standing their ground and making a principled decision based on the merits of the bill, not on political pressure.
So, despite the Democrats’ attempts to shame the House Republicans for blocking the border bill, the truth is that the Republicans are acting in the best interest of the American people. They’re not swayed by political theatrics or pressure from the White House. The Democrats may think they’ve scored a win, but the Republicans are showing real leadership by putting the safety and security of the country first. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!
