Psaki Says Illegal Aliens Don’t Need To Prove Vaccination Status, Gives Dumb Reason That Doesn’t Make Any Sense
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki suggested recently that illegal immigrants entering the US need not present proof of vaccination at the border unlike foreign nationals flying to the US saying that illegal aliens are “not intending to stay here for a lengthy period of time.”
Psaki made the comment during Monday’s press briefing following a heated back and forth exchange with Peter Doocy of Fox News.
“I have a question about what’s going on at the border. Is somebody asking the foreign nationals who are walking in Del Rio, Texas and setting up camps on this side of the border for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test?” Doocy asked Psaki.
To this, Joe Biden ’s press secretary tried to dodge the question, saying “I can re-address for you, or re-talk you through what steps we take – [on the border issue].”
“That’s the policy for people who fly into the country. So if somebody walks into the country, right across the river, does somebody ask them to see their vaccination card?” the Fox news reporter pressed.
“Well, let me explain to you again, Peter, how our process works. As individuals, as individuals come across the border, and they are both assessed for whether they have any symptoms, if they have symptoms they are, the intention is for them to be quarantined, that is our process,” Psaki replied.
“They’re not intending to stay here for a lengthy period of time. I don’t think it’s the same thing. It’s not the same thing,” she added.
I am on the ground in Del Rio, Texas tonight. As of this moment, there are 10,503 illegal aliens under the Del Rio International Bridge.
This manmade disaster was caused by Joe Biden. #BidenBorderCrisis pic.twitter.com/VpzkrH1zyb
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 17, 2021
Biden’s press secretary insisted that the administration is “expelling” individuals despite reports that thousands of them are being allowed to enter the country without a court date — and that Border Patrol resources are overwhelmed.
“These are individuals, as we’ve noted, and as we’ve discussed, we’re expelling individuals based on Title 42, specifically because of COVID, because we want to prevent a scenario where large numbers of people are gathering, posing a threat to the community and also to the migrants themselves,” Psaki added.
“So, those are the policies that we put in place, in large part because, again, the CDC continues to recommend Title 42 to be in place given we’re facing a global pandemic.”
Biden W.H.: Unlike Europeans, illegal immigrants don’t need to prove vaccination status because they “are not intending to stay here” pic.twitter.com/sgJYVYo54d
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) September 20, 2021
Later during the exchange, Doocy asked Psaki of the current involvement of Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that Biden’s VP is supposed to lead government efforts to address the border crisis.
“Where’s the vice president on any of this, isn’t she supposed to be addressing the root causes of migration?” the reporter quizzed Psaki.
Doocy 🔥🔥: Is somebody asking the foreign nationals who are walking into del Rio, Texas and setting up camps…for proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test?…If somebody walks into the country, right across the river, does somebody ask them to see their vaccination card?" pic.twitter.com/G9daRLmU8y
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) September 20, 2021
To this, Psaki replied that Harris is indeed tackling the immigration issue.
Doocy: “Where’s the Vice President on any of this? Wasn’t she supposed to be addressing the root causes of migration?”
Psaki: “Absolutely and she has been addressing the root causes…We've actually seen a reduction in some of those numbers.” pic.twitter.com/tWvQfhiMmy
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) September 20, 2021
Doocy: “Why did the President say on August: ‘Just remember as a simple, 8 months after your second shot, get a booster shot’ if there not enough data to support that for the general population?” pic.twitter.com/BxCAmOo8xO
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) September 20, 2021
“Absolutely, and she has been addressing the root causes of migration by working with countries in the region to ensure they have the assistance they need to reduce the number of people who are coming and trying to make those journeys across the border,” the press secretary said.
“We’ve actually seen some reductions in some of those numbers. That doesn’t change the fact that this is a very challenging situation in Del Rio, we’re working to implement our policies and we’re working to ensure we are also addressing root causes,” she added.