House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Slams Democrats Over Government Shutdown and DHS Funding
Fox NewsFebruary 1, 20267 min105,856 views
23 connectionsΒ·30 entities in this videoβGovernment Funding Stalemate
- π The Senate passed a short-term funding package, a "band-aid" for Homeland Security, only funding it for two weeks.
- β οΈ This funding package now moves to the House, creating a problem for them to address, with concerns about member attendance due to weather.
Democratic Party's Stance
- π¬ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that any Democratic votes for a rule would come at a cost, indicating a lack of cooperation.
- π― Emmer criticized Jeffries as a "weak leader," asserting that the bills passed by Republicans have already been approved by Democrats in the House.
DHS Funding and "Hostage" Tactics
- π¨ Democrats are accused of holding the Coast Guard, TSA, and air traffic controllers hostage over DHS funding.
- π« Emmer clarified that this is not about ICE funding, as ICE has already been funded through 2029.
- πΊπΈ The core issue is framed as Democrats creating a fight that Americans do not want, disrupting local law enforcement cooperation.
Senate's Role and White House Preference
- π€ The Senate's decision to split the funding package was a White House preference, agreed upon with Senate Majority Leader Schumer.
- π The White House and Senate leadership believed this was the best approach, but the House faces challenges due to a lack of Democratic support.
Cooperation with Local Law Enforcement
- π€ Tom Homan is working to improve cooperation with local law enforcement in Minnesota regarding the detainment and handover of undocumented immigrants.
- βοΈ Current policies, influenced by AG Ellison and Tim Walls, prevent sheriffs from detaining criminal illegal immigrants until federal agents arrive, a practice sheriffs wish to resume.
- π The goal is to enforce federal laws and remove illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records, from the country.
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