California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) faced criticism on Thursday from journalists who challenged his assertion that the California National Guard was stationed at the border with Mexico to stop the influx of illegal drugs such as fentanyl. In a video shared by Newsom, he can be seen near the border mocking Republicans for their actions, stating that they engage in “games” while the Democratic-led state government of California is actively protecting the border.
California has doubled our National Guard at the border that are working to stop the flow of fentanyl.
While the GOP play games and Mike Johnson searches for his spine — we’re out here doing the work. pic.twitter.com/69dhQYwtoF
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 13, 2024
During Joe Biden’s presidency, the Democrats have been criticized for their lenient approach towards border control, with accusations of allowing an open border. However, they are now attributing the current border crisis to the Republican opposition towards “border security” legislation. Republicans argue that such laws would essentially legalize the existing illegal migration. Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, who frequently covers border-related news, confronted Governor Newsom by pointing out the absence of California National Guard soldiers in the border regions where migrants are entering the United States.
Haven’t seen one – not a single one – of these CA National Guard soldiers in Jacumba where the mass illegal crossings of adult men from around the world are taking place. BP there so overwhelmed that the migrants wander aimlessly on highways and call Lyfts for themselves while… https://t.co/cpvjGdlSo1
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 13, 2024
