Donald Trump has Democrats in a nearly impossible position on the border
To deal with a surge of migrants crossing into the United States, the White House is asking Congress for billions of dollars in emergency funds. But House Democrats are in no mood to simply hand over the cash after condemning Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies over the last two years.“So you create chaos, and then ask for more money?” Rep. Katherine Clark , vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, said of the White House’s approach.
The result is likely to be a weeks-long battle within the Democratic Caucus that will expose deep splits on immigration and complicate Washington’s next big funding fight. And with Trump gearing up for his reelection campaign, the issue is only going to get hotter.Sign Up But Democrats say the Department of Homeland Security’s own policies have undermined their faith, especially as officials have“I wouldn’t support any request for funding at this time,” said Rep. Chuy Garcia . “I’m not prepared to go there. Can’t trust them.”
But Democrats say they are horrified by the humanitarian disaster unfolding at the border and recognize that some sort of action is needed.
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