As the right wing howls about “a border crisis” and “the Biden Effect,” some in the mainstream media seem to be following suit
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"We get it. The Trumpy right wing is praying for chaos under Biden and desperate to avoid a media narrative that blames Trump for the chaos. What we don’t get is why some in the mainstream media are running with this narrative." - @FrankSharry
"There have been upticks and downticks of border arrivals for decades. Some of it has to do with push factors in countries of origin, and some of it has to do with U.S. policies." - @FrankSharry
"What is almost always left out by all commentators is the allure of America. Since the beginning of the American experiment, immigrants and refugees from around the world have sought a new life in America." - @FrankSharry
"At our best, our country has been able to rise to its challenges and live up to our best aspirations as a welcoming nation. People come to America from across the world, seeking safety, freedom & opportunity. This is a strength of ours, not a legacy to run from." - @FrankSharry
"Trump and his gang don’t get this ‘American effect.’ Biden and his team do." - @FrankSharry
"The Biden vision for the region and migration management is innovative, bold and humane. It’s based on the premise that immigrants are an asset, not a threat; that immigration can be better managed by incentivizing safe, legal and orderly admissions." - @FrankSharry
"As events unfold and this new strategy is put in place, let’s make sure we focus on facts, history, policies and context, and not just a frame anchored in fear mongering and racism emanating from a rogue’s gallery of ex-Trump officials." - @FrankSharry
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