Staff Reports
The disastrous consequences of the Biden-Harris administration’s open borders policy continue to manifest, leaving Americans grappling with a generation of tragic outcomes that were entirely preventable. A glaring spotlight was recently shone on this issue when Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the horrific rape and murder of nursing student Laken Riley in Athens, Georgia. While justice has been served in this instance, it is undeniable that had it not been for the unchecked influx of unvetted criminals across the southern border, Riley and countless others might still be alive today.
Congress has had enough of this escalating crisis and is demanding accountability for the alarming number of unaccompanied minors who have vanished into the ether, with estimates suggesting over 320,000 missing children that came through U.S. borders under the stewardship of Vice President Kamala Harris. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proven woefully inadequate in tracking these children, a fact that raises alarm bells. During a recent appearance before the House Judiciary Subcommittee, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra was summoned to explain how his agency has allowed this humanitarian crisis to fester unchecked.
🚨 Where are the MISSING CHILDREN from the border fiasco? 😡
🚨 Who's to blame? 😡Here's the sobering reality: 🧵
400,000 children unaccounted for. 🚫👶
Let's name names:
🧑🦰 1️⃣ Alejandro Mayorkas – DHS Secretary
"We're not losing children. We're trying to find them." -… https://t.co/NPOqtaJGc1 pic.twitter.com/TwuHJSbmgn— Truth Patriot (@Truth2Everyone) November 20, 2024
Becerra’s testimony, however, was characterized by evasion and distraction, as he attempted to bury accountability under layers of bureaucratic jargon. As he looked to the California fundraising circuit while his office’s actual responsibilities fell by the wayside, it was no surprise that his answers lacked substance. The moment Congressman Chip Roy from Texas pressed Becerra on the disturbing patterns of sponsor selection for these minors, the room exploded with tension. It became painfully clear that HHS’s alleged vetting processes were anything but foolproof.
The members of Congress were particularly outraged at revelations that insufficient background checks had been conducted on these supposed “vetted sponsors.” Congressman Roy’s incisive questions laid bare the absurdity of trusting unmonitored individuals with the lives of vulnerable children. Becerra’s vague reassurances that HHS was doing everything possible to protect these minors quickly crumbled under the weight of facts presented by Roy, who highlighted numerous instances where children were placed in the care of dangerous criminals.
Not only was Becerra’s authority rendered impotent; the actions of his department revealed systemic failures that exposed the government’s negligence in safeguarding American youth. Disturbing stories emerged of children going missing and tragic incidents involving sponsors who were later found to be criminals. One notable example included the heinous murder of an 11-year-old girl by a recent immigrant whose background check processes were clearly inadequate. Such tragedies are not isolated; they reveal a pattern that makes it clear the Biden administration’s policies create an ongoing threat to public safety.
In discussions about a transition away from this chaotic chapter in American public service, it becomes increasingly evident that solutions must focus on accountability and reform. The American people deserve a system that prioritizes their safety over the misguided notion of open borders and unchecked immigration. The ongoing process of recovering lost children must be viewed as the pressing humanitarian crisis that it is, rather than just another political football. The shameful record of the current administration serves as a rallying cry for change, lest another tragedy like Laken Riley’s be allowed to happen again.
