Thousands of illegal immigrants stormed the southern border on Thursday, breaking down razor wire and fencing before pushing into National Guard troops. The incident, captured on video by New York Post reporter Jennie Taer, shows hundreds of illegal immigrant men charging the border in El Paso, Texas, and appearing to assault National Guard troops. According to Taer, many of these men were processed by Border Patrol under Title 8, a measure that allows illegal immigrants to be released while their asylum claims make it through the courts.
The video, which has received millions of views online, has sparked concerns among Republicans about the potential for increased illegal immigration and the safety of American citizens. Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas responded to the incident, stating that the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety quickly regained control and redoubled the razor wire barriers. He also instructed DPS to arrest every illegal immigrant involved for criminal trespass and destruction of property.
Republicans have called on President Joe Biden to take immediate action to secure the border and prevent incidents like this from happening in the future. They have also expressed concern about the record number of illegal immigrants being released into the United States under the Biden administration's policies. This incident only adds fuel to their argument that the crisis at the border needs to be addressed immediately.
Wow: @JennieSTaer just confirmed to @DanaPerino that many of these single adults who assaulted National Guardsmen and rushed the wall were later processed and released into the interior. https://t.co/7H0zfVMaRi pic.twitter.com/tTHbcckTVx
— John Cooper (@thejcoop) March 22, 2024
Senator Mike Lee of Utah stated that Republicans cannot approve government funding for the Biden administration to continue this disaster. He believes that the future of the country is at stake if action is not taken to address the issue of illegal immigration. Similarly, Senator J.D. Vance called on every American to watch the video and urged for funding to be withheld until President Biden takes action to address the situation. He believes that the power of the purse is the only leverage they have to force change.
Senator Ron Johnson also spoke out against the incident, calling it an invasion and criticizing the Biden administration for not doing enough to protect the country. He highlighted the irony of the administration calling it a "challenge" instead of a crisis, despite the clear evidence of the threat posed by illegal immigrants storming the border. Other Republicans have echoed his sentiment and called for immediate action to secure the border and protect American citizens.
The incident has also raised concerns about the message it sends to potential illegal immigrants. Taer believes that by allowing individuals who act in such a manner to enter the country, the Biden administration is sending a message that anyone can come to the United States regardless of their actions. This could lead to more individuals attempting to cross the border illegally and putting both themselves and National Guard troops at risk.
In response to this incident, Governor Abbott has deployed additional resources to the border and urged President Biden to take action. He believes that this situation highlights the need for increased border security and stricter immigration policies to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The Biden administration has yet to issue a statement on the incident or outline any plans to address the ongoing crisis at the border.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring. With increasing pressure from Republicans and the American public, it is clear that the border crisis is one that needs to be addressed urgently. In the meantime, National Guard troops and border officials remain on high alert as they work to secure the southern border and prevent any further illegal entries.