From Border Chaos to Freezing Streets: A Nation's Divide
Over 340,000 migrants detained. 16,000+ bused to Democrat-led cities. Texas Governor Greg Abbott's 'Operation Lone Star' has turned human lives into political chess pieces since 2021 🔥. Venezuelan migrant Robert Gonzalez told CGTN Stringer: 'We survived jungles… only to freeze in America.'
'Pregnant women starved. Medical needs ignored. Volunteers couldn't speak Spanish.'
The drama peaked on Christmas Eve 2022 ❄️. While VP Kamala Harris celebrated with family, three migrant buses parked outside her D.C. home – a frosty 'gift' from Texas, per NPR. This stunt highlights the 2-year clash between Biden's administration and Republican border governors.
🚨 Beyond Headlines: Human Costs
- Migrants arrived in sub-zero temps wearing shorts/T-shirts (CNN)
- Many endured months in detention after deadly desert treks (BBC)
- Systemic unpreparedness at processing centers (The Guardian)
As one volunteer told us: 'This isn't red vs. blue. It's basic humanity.' With migration numbers breaking records, America's soul-searching moment has arrived 🌅.
Reference(s):
Finding True America: Migrants become political pawns in partisan row
cgtn.com