This is so unbelievably out of control.
On Tuesday, DHS Secretary Kristjen Nielsen slammed MSM for spreading misinformation on the ongoing situation with illegal immigrant families.
This misreporting by Members, press & advocacy groups must stop. It is irresponsible and unproductive. As I have said many times before, if you are seeking asylum for your family, there is no reason to break the law and illegally cross between ports of entry.
— Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen (@SecNielsen) June 17, 2018
You are not breaking the law by seeking asylum at a port of entry.
— Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen (@SecNielsen) June 17, 2018
For those seeking asylum at ports of entry, we have continued the policy from previous Administrations and will only separate if the child is in danger, there is no custodial relationship between ‘family’ members, or if the adult has broken a law.
— Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen (@SecNielsen) June 17, 2018
DHS takes very seriously its duty to protect minors in our temporary custody from gangs, traffickers, criminals and abuse.
— Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen (@SecNielsen) June 17, 2018
“We are doing none of those things”: Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen says misinformation in recent weeks accuses DHS of “intentionally doing things that are unhumanitarian” https://t.co/s2Drb5Ba2Z pic.twitter.com/Ej2MQKEiXK
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 18, 2018
“Don’t believe the press”: Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen says minors separated from parents at the border are “well taken care of” according to “some of the highest standards in the country” https://t.co/METcjhQ4TR pic.twitter.com/SQnONeQHtS
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 18, 2018
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen: drug trade is a “key driver of desperation and violence on both sides of the border” pic.twitter.com/Q14eP5p5vB
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 18, 2018
DHS Sec. Nielsen: “Illegal actions have and must have consequences.”
“No more free passes. No more get-out-of-jail-free cards. No more lawlessness.” https://t.co/WQ8wgcIwTO pic.twitter.com/XJqa2B1vpd
— ABC News (@ABC) June 18, 2018
Kamala Harris responded by calling for her to resign. Harris’ minions reacted by screaming at Nielsen for peacefully eating at a Mexican restaurant. How DARE she sit there and eat MEXICAN food!
As you can see (or hear), they’re shouting, “ABOLISH ICE.” ‘Cause THAT’S a good idea, dontchaknow.
Liberals are really proud of themselves for interrupting her dinner.
DHS Secretary Nielsen is having dinner at MXDC right now.
Address is 600 14th St NW
I’m gonna go say hi. If you wanna come you gotta go now! Spread the word
— Mags, in DC (@peg_mclaugh) June 19, 2018
We’ll have some posters but make your own if you can!
— Mags, in DC (@peg_mclaugh) June 19, 2018
Here is the video from Facebook live! Sorry for the quality it’s very dark in there https://t.co/tczvYU1b14
— Mags, in DC (@peg_mclaugh) June 20, 2018
🚨DC ALERT🚨
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is currently dining at MXDC, near Metro Center.
Who can get here NOW? #FamilesBelongTogether pic.twitter.com/vNB6TlAB0E
— The Monopoly Man – Amanda Werner (@wamandajd) June 19, 2018
The best video you will watch all day is of DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen getting publicly shamed by protestors while eating at MXDC, which she ultimately flees. https://t.co/YT1koabqqR #endfamilyseparation #familiesbelongtogether #youdontdeservemexicanfood
— Nevin Martell (@nevinmartell) June 20, 2018
The D.C. Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America disrupted the Homeland security secretary’s Mexican dinner at MXDC. https://t.co/J8Yq8hr0Yg https://t.co/hK5N140e7E
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) June 20, 2018
Members of Metro DC DSA confronted DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at dinner. Why should she get to eat in peace while thousands of migrant children sit in cages? See the video here: https://t.co/bv3ksvTOuQ#abolishice #abolishcbp #FamilySeparation #FamilesBelongTogether
— Metro DC DSA (@mdc_dsa) June 20, 2018
DHS Secretary Nielsen just got driven out of a Mexican restaurant here on 14th Street by activists. DSA, I believe. pic.twitter.com/lTKutryXBO
— Osita Nwanevu (@OsitaNwanevu) June 20, 2018
MXDC called the police when we showed up to DHS Secretary Nielsen’s dinner and when we asked if we were being detained a cop said “sí”
— allison (@allisongeroi) June 20, 2018
Here’s the statement from the DHS press secretary:
While having a work dinner tonight, the Secretary and her staff heard from a small group of protestors who share her concern with our current immigration laws that have created a crisis on our southern border.
— Tyler Q. Houlton (@SpoxDHS) June 20, 2018
.@SecNielsen encourages all – including this group – who want to see an immigration system that works, contributes to our economy, protects our security, & reflects our values reach out to Members & seek their support to close immigration loopholes that made our system a mess.
— Tyler Q. Houlton (@SpoxDHS) June 20, 2018
The Secretary has been working with Members of Congress for months in search of a solution and she will continue to do so this week.
— Tyler Q. Houlton (@SpoxDHS) June 20, 2018
For the record, I ate chips, salsa and a chicken quesadilla last night, and I’m not sorry. I still want a secure border.
Suck on my tacos, libs.