Washington, D.C.’s mayor is criticizing two border states for busing illegal immigrants to the nation’s capital, which bills itself as a sanctuary city.
Texas and Arizona authorities have for months been offering free rides to illegal aliens who have claimed asylum, citing a lack of resources in dealing with the immigrants and the hope that sending them to Washington will help convince President Joe Biden to increase immigration enforcement amid a record number of arrests at the border.
But Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, another Democrat, is not on board.
“This is a very significant issue. We have, for sure, called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses. We think they’re largely asylum seekers who are going to final destinations that are not Washington, D.C.,” Bowser said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on July 17.
“I worked with the White House to make sure that FEMA provided a grant to a local organization that is providing services to folks. But I fear that they’re being tricked into nationwide bus trips when their final destinations are places all over the United States of America,” she added.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, wrote on Twitter: “Welcome to our world, @MayorBowser. Now work with your party, your Congress, and your President to do something about it.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, also a Republican, did not respond to a request for comment.
Complaints
Thousands of illegal aliens have been sent to Washington from the two states this year, beginning in April. Getting on the buses is a choice, according to officials in the states. But some of the immigrants complained to WUSA-TV that promises from officials before getting on the buses were not fulfilled.
Ana Karina Arce Polano, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, told the broadcaster that she was told her family would be transported to Colorado via Washington, but that they didn’t up being offered transportation to Colorado.
WHY ???? is BIDEN not Locked up for Illegal OPEN Border & Illegal Aliens Bussed into America ????????
Every immigrant should go to Washington first for an orientation and opportunity to shake the hand of every Democrat and RINO legislator, then for a picnic on the South Lawn with the Bidens (tacos will be served) before they get on the bus with their Democrat swag bags for their final destinations. If they’re really lucky, Joe might award each a Presidential Medal of Freedom from the new pile he just got from the manufacturer in China.
Why not turn them loose in DC? It is Obiden who is letting them come here,. ILLEGALLY!!!!
final destination should definitely be rehoboth beach de
All the illegals should be bussed or flown into DC and then let MAYORKIS, BIDEN, HARRIS and the socialist Democrats can then see first hand how secure the border is.
FIRE on the SPOT any and ALL Dirty Politicians Congress , White House , Court Judges !!!!!!
hahahaha thats some funny s… there couldnt of happened to a better place
Still many many vacant dwellings in and around charm City!!!!