Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Steve Scalise | Official U.S. House headshot
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) criticized President Biden's handling of the border crisis during an interview on Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street. Scalise accused Biden of bowing to the far extreme left and prioritizing TikTok influencers over hard-working families.
Scalise expressed concern over Biden's decision to halt LNG projects, stating that it would raise energy costs in America and hurt the economy. He questioned whether TikTok influencers who support this decision are aware of the various products that use natural gas and the role it plays in reducing carbon emissions. Scalise argued that relying on foreign countries for natural gas supply would compromise America's energy security.
Regarding the border crisis, Scalise criticized Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas for failing to secure the border. He highlighted the Senate's proposal to allow 5,000 illegal migrants into the country per day, stating that it would only exacerbate the problem. Scalise called on Biden to take action and emphasized that most Americans, including Democrat mayors, want the border crisis to be solved.
Scalise pointed out that previous administrations, such as Barack Obama's and Donald Trump's, took measures to secure the border. He suggested that Biden could reinstate policies like the "Remain in Mexico" policy to address the issue. Scalise reiterated that the House Republicans have a bill, H.R. 2, that could solve the problem and urged the Senate to engage in meaningful negotiations.
Scalise emphasized the severity of the border crisis, noting that individuals on the terrorist watch list and people from over 150 different countries are crossing the border illegally. He criticized Biden for disregarding national security concerns and accused him of creating the problem.
In summary, Scalise criticized President Biden for halting LNG projects, failing to secure the border, and refusing to address the border crisis. He called for action and highlighted the House Republicans' bill as a potential solution.
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