Karine Jean-Pierre Claims Biden Is “Stopping The Flow At The Border” Amid Historic Border Crisis
On 8/30/2023, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Eric Adams, the New York mayor, is saying about these migrants in New York City, “Any plan that does not include stopping the flow at the border is a failed plan.” So, why aren’t you guys stopping the flow at the border?
KJP: We are stopping the flow at the border. If anything, the — what the President has been able to do on his own, without the help of Republicans in Congress — something that he had to do on his own, again, because Republicans refused to give the funding necessary to deal with a situation imm- — a broken immigration system that has been broken for decades.
They choose — what they choose to do is play politics, but the pers- — the President has put a plan that is — indeed, the data is showing is — that it is indeed stopping, slowing down the flow of unlawful migration. And that is because of the work that this President continues to do without — without the help of Republicans.
Karine Jean-Pierre Says She “Disagrees” Biden’s Lack Of Maui Wildfire Response Was A Total Disaster
Reporter: And it seems like the hurricane response so far is robust. Did you guys realize that the initial Hawaii wildfire response was not that good or is it just easier for people to get help from the White House when the President is not on vacation?
KJP: So, the premise of your question and the way you pose your question, I disagree, just for the record. So, if you talk to — if you were to do your reporting and speak to the governor of Hawaii, the senators of Hawaii, the folks on the ground, they would say that the President reacted in record time when it came to dealing with the wildfires, when it came to dealing and making sure that they got everything that they need on the federal level to deal with what was going on on the ground. Let’s not forget, there were more than 600 federal employees on the ground already to assist with the wildfires in Maui. So, your question is — is wrong — it’s flawed in many, many ways. And I would — I would — I would advise you to go speak to the governor and the local and state officials in — in Hawaii.
Karine Jean-Pierre On Hurricane Idalia: Biden “Will Be With This Community From Before It Started”
KJP said, “we will be with you every step of the way, as we have been when we have — when we have to deal with these types of disastrous situation — hurricanes, extreme weather. This is an administration that will be with this community from before — before it started, as you all know — from what you heard the President earlier this week”
Q: expedite work authorizations for asylum seekers A: fed sites for housing, lease, largest expansion
Reporter: Hochul and other Democrats have been pushing the administration to expedite work authorizations for asylum seekers who are already here. Does the administration see that as a viable solution to getting people out of shelters faster?
KJP: … The administration, across several departments and agencies, identified a number of federal sites across New York State for housing. Additionally, the Department of Interior is negotiating a lease of Floyd Bennett Field with the city and state, so that conversation that continues to happen. Again, that happened, I believe, on Monday.
When it comes to the work auth- — authorization, look, this administration has led the largest expansion as it relates to pathways — lawful pathways in decades, and we are committed to building a humane and safe and orderly immigration system.
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KJP “Stopping Flow At The Border”, “Disagrees” Lack Of Maui Response Was Total Disaster