Migrants Dropped Off Near Kamala Harris's DC Residence on Christmas Eve
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Migrants bussed north from Texas were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris's residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington D.C. on Christmas Eve.
The Details: Three buses dropped off between 100 and 140 migrants in D.C. on Saturday night. The Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, a local group, reportedly met the migrants and helped arrange transportation and shelter. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) had bussed groups of migrants to D.C. in September, where they were also dropped off near Harris's residence.
Key Quotes: A White House spokesperson said "Governor Abbott abandoned children on the side of the road in below freezing temperatures on Christmas Eve without coordinating with any Federal or local authorities." Last week, Abbott "demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire border crisis," according to a press release.
How the Media Covered It: Sources across the spectrum covered the news, with right-rated outlets highlighting it more prominently. Some right-rated sources reported that only one of the three buses dropped off migrants near Harris's residence. Some left and center-rated sources focused on the low temperatures in D.C. on Christmas Eve and how some migrants didn't appear dressed for the weather, and framed the busing as inhumane. Right-rated sources focused more on the ongoing border crisis. The Washington Examiner described the move as "intended to highlight the crisis at the border." CNN described the busing as being done "to protest the Biden administration’s immigration policies."
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