'Make no mistake, there is nothing that Congress is doing or not doing that compels the administration to have facilities where children don't have blankets or toothbrushes or soap,' Representative
the Trump administration was in favor of providing toothbrushes and blankets to children, but blamed Democrats for not providing the funds.
"Aren't toothbrushes and blankets and medicine basic conditions for kids aren't they part of how the United State of America, the Trump administration treats children?" Tapper asked. Tents to house unaccompanied migrant children are seen at the Tornillo-Marcelino Serna Port of Entry on June 18, 2018 in Tornillo, Texas"Well of course they are, Jake," Pence responded."I can't speak to what that lawyer was saying but that was one of the reasons we were asking for more bed space when we were negotiating with Congress during the government shutdown.
Ocasio-Cortez has doubled-down on her criticism however, with many nationwide rallying behind her. The hashtag #CloseTheCamps also trended on Twitter over the weekend, with many social media users calling on the administration to shutter the controversial detention facilities.
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