http://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2021/03/09/its-not-our-program-jen-psaki-wont-confirm-that-the-number-of-migrants-detained-has-tripled-says-to-ask-dhs/
It was last week that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that there wasn’t a crisis at the southern border, and as Twitchy reported, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday when asked if there’s a crisis at the border, “I don’t think we have to sit here and put new labels” — even though we’ve heard that the Biden administration is rebranding migrant detention facilities as “reception centers” from “cages” and “concentration camps” filled to 100 percent capacity despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
The reason reporters were asking is that CNN and the New York Times both reported Monday night that the number of unaccompanied minors detained by the Border Patrol had tripled in the previous two weeks, to a total of 3,250, “filling facilities akin to jails.”
Psaki wouldn’t confirm that number — “It’s not our program,” she explained — and directed reporters to ask DHS. As you can see in the clip, Psaki had plenty of reasons why there might be a surge at the border, though we’re still not sure who arranged for the photo op with all the migrants wearing “Biden, please let us in” T-shirts.
Daily Caller ~ REPORTER: "The number of migrants detained has tripled ... Is that accurate?"
PSAKI: "Those numbers are tracked by DHS. I'm just suggesting that you talk to them ..."
REPORTER: "We talked to them ... They won't confirm the numbers."
PSAKI: "Ask them again ... It's not our program."
http://twitter.com/i/status/1369371607270096901
Jim Rhys (Legalize Murder) ~ Transparency is back, baby!
Chris Rice - Ruler of the Universe ~ I thought DHS was under the Executive Branch. So it actually IS the White House's program.
Troncelliti Law ~ Since when is DHS not under the direction of the Executive Branch, i.e. the White House?
Social Rekage ~ If it not “their program,” then who in the hell does DHS work for? 🤦🏼♂️ FFS.
Closeted News Junkie ~ It’s not our program?! Whaaat? Biden literally signed the executive order that paved the way for people running to the border!
Rosco Roberts ~ Maybe she should "circle back" and figure out what agencies the Executive Branch is in charge of. I think she'd be surprised.
Isles Road Warrior, CFA ~ Fleeing prosecution?
http://twitter.com/i/status/1369388113391411206
Guy Named Len ~ Why does she keep saying prosecution? A couple of times and it’s just a slip of the tongue. Now that’s what she says every time.
Jacob Zwelling ~ Did she mean to say fleeing *persecution* or did she mean “prosecution,” implying immigrants are criminals fleeing the justice system of their native countries ...?
Well, in Jen's defense ... she's a stone-cold moron.
Jerrad - Beep/bop/boop ~ So "bringing truth and transparency back to the briefing room" was bullshit?
As we’ve mentioned before, President Biden and company sure complained a lot about not getting the needed assistance with the transition, but they sure act like he’s still president-elect and not actually in charge yet.
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. ~ D.H. Lawrence
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