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In a bold move, Republican Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) called out the absolutely ludicrous bipartisan spending deal that would line the pockets of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with a whopping $27 million increase in funding, even though just a short time ago, the House voted to impeach him. Talk about a contradiction, folks!
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Ogles took to Twitter to shine a spotlight on this head-scratching situation, pointing out the gobsmacking fact that the GOP is gearing up to dish out a hefty $363 million to Mayorkas’s office in the upcoming year, a significant bump from the $336 million provided in the previous year. It’s like saying, “Hey, we don’t like you, so let’s give you more money.” Can you believe it?
And get this, as if it couldn’t get any more ridiculous, the proposed bill fails to clarify how exactly this whopping $363 million can be spent, other than vaguely stating that it will go toward the “DHS Office of the Secretary and Executive Management.” How convenient, right? It’s as clear as mud, just the way they like it.
Now, hold onto your hats, because the cherry on top of this absurd sundae is that the bill doesn’t even bother to specify where this jaw-dropping $363 million will be allocated. It’s a blank check, essentially. But wait, it gets even better – the DHS didn’t even bother to respond to requests for a comment on this matter. Can you say shady?
But hold the phone, the plot thickens! A vote on this eye-popping DHS funding bill is looming, and it’s a make-or-break deal. The House needs a whopping two-thirds of members to stand behind it, showing just how crucial it is for Democrats to rally their troops and for enough Republicans to jump on the bandwagon. The pressure is on, folks!
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) isn’t mincing words either, making it clear that he’s not throwing his support behind this plan. And can you blame him? The deal is sorely lacking in policy changes to put the brakes on the surge of illegal immigrants pouring in from Mexico. It’s a hot mess, and he’s not afraid to say it.
It’s a real head-scratcher, folks. The House is gearing up to hand out a whopping $27 million funding boost to Mayorkas’s office without a clear-cut plan on how it will be used, all the while turning a blind eye to the urgent need for policy changes to tackle illegal immigration. It’s a classic case of political befuddlement at its finest!
