Anti-Trump Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has ignited a firestorm by doubting the reported record-low border crossings, hinting at data manipulation while lamenting the human toll of current policies.
This heated debate focuses on Crockett’s skepticism about the administration’s claims of unmatched border security since President Donald Trump’s return to office this past January, the New York Post reported.
Crockett’s claims are adding fuel to an already contentious issue.
The official numbers are eye-catching.
They reveal that illegal border crossings dropped to a historic low in June.
During the whole month, federal agents halted just over 6,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Border czar Tom Homan claims none of those stopped were released into the country, a point of pride for the administration.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reinforced this.
Noem stated that by November’s end, her department had seen seven consecutive months of zero releases into the U.S. interior.
Crockett isn’t convinced by the data, however.
She is citing past discrepancies in job figures as a reason to question border stats.
“I will also say that we know that this administration has not been the most honest when it comes to reporting numbers,” she told NBC News.
Her criticism extends beyond numbers to policy, blasting the administration’s approach as lacking compassion.
Crockett is accusing Trump of “inhumane” treatment of illegal aliens.
“What I can tell you is that he has invoked a very inhumane way of carrying out immigration,” Crockett said.
The White House isn’t backing down, however.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson is calling Crockett’s accusations unfounded.
“This is a bizarre conspiracy theory from a woman who couldn’t even properly read the FEC website before telling lies on the House floor,” Jackson shot back.
Jackson proudly noted that “dangerous criminal illegal aliens are being deported thanks to President Trump’s policies.”
Noem echoed this on December 4, boasting of “the most secure border in history” and enforcement wins once thought impossible, a message that resonates with those fed up with porous borders.
In addition, Crockett claims a historic number of American citizens have been caught in enforcement sweeps and deported based on mere looks or accents.
Neither Crockett nor any of her allies has ever provided evidence to support these claims, however.
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