Rep. Mike Collins Faces Backlash for Endorsing 'Pinochet Air' for Migrants

The Georgia congressman's controversial comments on social media have sparked widespread criticism and calls for accountability.

Rep. Mike Collins suggested on social media that migrants should be extrajudicially executed, referencing the notorious 'Pinochet Air' death flights.
The comments were made in response to a post about an arrested immigrant, drawing parallels to Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet's regime.
Collins's post was initially removed for violating platform rules on violent speech, but was later reinstated with a disclaimer.
Critics, including MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes, have condemned the remarks as inappropriate for a sitting congressman.
Amidst the controversy, bipartisan efforts to reform asylum and border security policies continue in the Senate, despite opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson.