White House Press Secretary Criticizes Texas Governor's Migrant Busing Strategy
Karine Jean-Pierre calls Gov. Abbott's actions a 'shameful' political stunt amid complaints from Democratic mayors about the influx of migrants.
- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for busing migrants to sanctuary cities, calling it a 'shameful' political stunt.
- Jean-Pierre's comments came in response to complaints from Democratic mayors about the influx of migrants in their cities.
- Gov. Abbott defended his actions, stating that Texas will continue building barriers, denying illegal entry and busing migrants.
- More than 26,000 migrants have been bused into Chicago in the last 16 months, a situation Mayor Brandon Johnson called 'not sustainable'.
- Jean-Pierre urged Congress to support President Biden's spending plan, which includes funding for border security.