California Governor Newsom and House Speaker Johnson exchange heated words over border security and immigration policies.
The two leaders got into a direct spat on X on Wednesday. The exchange began when Newsom , quoting an article about machines used to detect fentanyl sitting unused, attacked Johnson over his record on “As @GOP screams ‘BORDER CRISIS!’…Here’s what they are doing to help: NOTHING. Actually, worse than nothing,” Newsom wrote. “Machines that could stop the flow of fentanyl across our border are now literally sitting in warehouses. Unused. Not installed.
All thanks to the fine leadership of @SpeakerJohnson, going above and beyond the call of Donald Trump.”Johnson responded within hours, citing legislation opposed by Democrats that sought to secure the border while bringing attention to California’s response to immigration. “Actually we’ve passed: HR 2, The Laken Riley Act, Bills to deter illegals from committing social security fraud, fleeing border patrol, or drunk driving,” the House speaker responded. “Much better than the Newsom approach of free health care, lodging & ‘sanctuary to all who seek i
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