Senator Ashley Moody on Lost Children and Child Trafficking Under Biden Administration

Child Welfare Crisis and Trafficking Concerns

• ⚠️ Senator Ashley Moody highlights a grand jury investigation in Florida that found tens of thousands of children were lost by the federal government under the Biden administration.
• 💔 These children were reportedly smuggled over the border and then placed with "sponsors," many of whom were found to be housing dozens of children in unspeakable conditions.
• 🚨 Examples cited include children being sent to a strip club or an empty lot next to shipping containers, indicating severe neglect and potential for human trafficking.

Federal Government's Lack of Cooperation

• 🚫 Moody stated that the Biden administration refused to send witnesses to the grand jury investigation or provide information, citing that it wouldn't serve their interests.
• 🔍 The investigation aimed to understand circumstances leading to child trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking, and to prevent future occurrences.

Proposed Solutions and Enforcement

• ⚖️ One nominee suggested that vigorously enforcing employment laws could help combat the shadow economy and exploitation of undocumented individuals, thereby addressing some trafficking issues.
• 💼 Another nominee emphasized enforcing child labor laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act, noting an increase in children presenting fraudulent documents to support child labor.
• 🤝 Collaboration between federal enforcement agencies, state agencies, and local law enforcement was stressed as crucial for addressing these issues effectively.
• 💰 The importance of allocating sufficient personnel and resources to combat child and human trafficking was also raised, with a call for a thorough review by the Inspector General.