On Wednesday, the former governor voiced his opinion on the current immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. During an episode of his podcast “As a Matter of Fact.. .” Cuomo criticized President Joe Biden for altering border policy without proper consideration of the potential consequences. He even went on to say that the southern states were justified in their warnings to Biden, not to undo the policies established by the previous administration under former President Donald Trump.
The current situation in 57th street in front of the Watson Hotel. A handful of migrants say they’d rather camp out here than go to the city’s “uninhabitable” shelter in Brooklyn. The migrants who’ve chosen to go to the shelter say it’s comfortable, warm and safe. @ABC7NY #NYC pic.twitter.com/dWpD2Q89ge
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Cuomo argued that the Biden team either did not anticipate or failed to address the outcomes of fulfilling their campaign promises. He expressed disappointment in the border states that bused illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities in response to the crisis. However, he acknowledged that Biden’s border policies have imposed undue difficulties on these states. He also showed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to direct investments into Central American businesses in an effort to reduce the flow of illegal immigration at its origin.
#NYC Watson Hotel
Dozens of #migrant are refusing to leave the hotel and go to the new shelter the @NYCMayor set up for them . The migrants state that the shelter looks like an ICE detention center. With the aid of activists, they set up camp in front of the Watson hotel pic.twitter.com/bf8wNVosqm— Viral News NYC (@ViralNewsNYC) January 30, 2023
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently spoke out about the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border during an episode of his podcast “As a Matter of Fact.. .” He was critical of President Joe Biden for changing border policy without properly considering the potential consequences. Cuomo argued that the Biden team either did not anticipate or failed to address the outcomes of fulfilling their campaign promises.
The former governor also expressed his opinion on the border states that bused illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities in response to the crisis. He acknowledged that Biden’s border policies have imposed undue difficulties on these states and showed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to direct investments into Central American businesses in an effort to reduce the flow of illegal immigration at its origin.
Cuomo was also disappointed with his successor, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY), for not offering support when immigrants were transported to New York City, instead of leaving Mayor Eric Adams to handle the situation solo. He believes that immigration is a federal responsibility and that the federal government was not prepared for the tremendous flow of people crossing the border. He also noted that this is on top of a homeless problem that had already strained resources in urban areas.
The former governor concluded his remarks by emphasizing that it was a mistake for President Biden to open the border without having a plan to handle the tremendous flow of people. He believes that it is important for the Biden administration to have a plan in place before making any changes to immigration policy.
Andrew Cuomo’s comments on the current immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border serve as a reminder of the importance of having a plan in place before making any changes to policy. His remarks demonstrate his understanding of the difficulties that this issue has imposed on both southern states and sanctuary cities, as well as his support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal to direct investments into Central American businesses in an effort to reduce illegal immigration at its origin. Ultimately, Cuomo believes that it is essential for President Biden and his administration to have a plan in place before making any changes to immigration policy.
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