Immigration
Democrat Pushes Back On False Claim Border Patrol Agents Whipped Migrants
During a CNN interview on Tuesday, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) pushed back on false claims by other Democrat lawmakers that U.S. Border Patrol agents riding horses were swinging whips at illegal immigrants trying to cross the southern border.
CNN anchor Victor Blackwell pushed the false information during, saying the Border Patrol agents were hitting migrants with what “appears to use what looks like a rope or a lasso” and then asking Cuellar for his reaction.
“Well, you know, certainly, we got to make sure we treat all the immigrants with respect and dignity,” Cuellar responded. “But I will say this, Border Patrol has had those horse brigades for a while, they’ve had them for a while, number one. Number two, they don’t carry whips. And they do not carry lassos. I think the picture you’re talking about, at least the one I’ve seen is the rein, the rein of the horses.”
“And should those be used? Should those be used should even if it is a rein?” Blackwell asked.
The images of inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol—including the use of whips—are unacceptable
They are fleeing violence and natural disaster and seeking protection in our country
The Administration must uphold our refugee laws and stop Title 42 deportations
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 21, 2021
“Well, again, if there was a problem, it should be investigated,” Cuellar responded. “And I think that’s it, but we cannot paint the Border Patrol with that same type of paintbrush. Look, you know, what are they supposed to do? Just stand there and let everybody come in? You know, they’re supposed to be enforcing the law, but again, as to how you enforce the law, you got to make sure you treat people with dignity and respect.”
The CNN interview came after a video surfaced of illegal immigrants attempting to evade U.S. Border Patrol agents on horses and run into the country. In response, many Democrats falsely declared that the agents were using whips on the migrants – despite the fact that Border Patrol agents do not carry whips and there being zero evidence any of the agents struck any of the migrants.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), for example, tweeted, “The images of inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol—including the use of whips—are unacceptable They are fleeing violence and natural disaster and seeking protection in our country The Administration must uphold our refugee laws and stop Title 42 deportations.”
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Margot
September 22, 2021 at 2:22 pm
They were using the reigns to control the horses so as not to trample anyone on the ground. They had to move the reigns back and forth aggressively to do this. When these people are so disrespectful to our laws, they should be pushed back. Many of the illegal crossers hurt border families. They rob them, threaten them. We cannot take care of millions of people coming in. Asylum claims are years behind, maybe 5? We should stop the flood until we’re caught up. Most of these are bogus claims anyway. Real asylum seekers are drowned out.
Peggy
September 22, 2021 at 9:23 pm
How about showing the illegal migrant grabbing the horses bridle, which by the way, Blackwell, is a way to injure a horses mouth, and cause pain so it can throw the rider off. The photo’s you showed were nothing like you stated. So how about clearing up the story and tell the facts. I know it goes against your principles to be honest but give it a try for once! Border Patrol Agents are working hard to keep all of us citizens safe, even you, so show some respect and be honest.
Joseph
September 23, 2021 at 12:51 pm
For those people who have never ridden a horse, the agents were utilizing their reins to control their horses so they wouldn’t trample the migrants. If anyone was hit with a rein, it would have been unintentional. The Democrats and the media want to take a single picture to paint a racist narrative.
Helene
September 27, 2021 at 10:20 am
Put Chuck Schumer, Biden, Pelosi and Harris on a horse and let see them control the migrants. Oh I forgot they never even been to the border. Shame on all you. What happen to America that we once knew. You are more worried about immigrants than Americans. Do you have a number on how many homeless people we have here in the USA.They sleep in the streets and eat out of trash cans.Is this humanain.I don’t see anyone fighting for them. They are not bussed or flown to a location where they can find shelter and food. I truly feel bad for immigrants. But at one time each and ever family of USA had members that were migrants.But they entered the USA the legal way!