HHS Data Disprove 146,000 Missing Migrant Kids; Republicans Push Inflated Number Anyway
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Public HHS tracking shows only a few hundred unaccounted-for migrant children, yet GOP posts claim 146,000 to paint the Biden administration as catastrophically negligent. The gross exaggeration stokes fear of immigration and vilifies political opponents.
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Public HHS tracking shows only a few hundred unaccounted-for migrant children, yet GOP posts claim 146,000 to paint the Biden administration as catastrophically negligent. The gross exaggeration stokes fear of immigration and vilifies political opponents.
Trump administration locates 146,000 missing unaccompanied children from Biden years. The Trump administration has tracked down 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who came over the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration and were lost after the government released them to unvetted sponsors,
Children should never be reduced to political talking points. When failures occur within the system, they deserve thorough investigation and meaningful reform. Every child has the right to protection, accountability, and the opportunity for a safe and secure future.
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Trump administration locates 146,000 missing unaccompanied children from Biden years. The Trump administration has tracked down 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who came over the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration and were lost after the government released them to unvetted sponsors,
Trump administration locates 146,000 missing unaccompanied children from Biden years. The Trump administration has tracked down 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who came over the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration and were lost after the government released them to unvetted sponsors,
Trump officials broaden investigation into unaccompanied migrant children. The effort includes criminal prosecutions, tracking down children, surprise visits to nonprofit groups and an attempt to seek help from the U.S. military
Children have been smuggleD well before Biden was president. It's been going on for 30 years.
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
"Missing" here means kids that were not being tracked by the government. It doesn't mean they were missing from their friends and family. Now that the Trump administration has "found" these kids, they will be put into concentration camps and sent back to where they fled from. The Trump administration isn't locating these kids to be nice, they are locating them so they can deport them.
Trump administration says 146,000 missing migrant children found. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Biden administration allowed "450,000 kids to go missing throughout this country."
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
"Missing" here means kids that were not being tracked by the government. It doesn't mean they were missing from their friends and family. Now that the Trump administration has "found" these kids, they will be put into concentration camps and sent back to where they fled from. The Trump administration isn't locating these kids to be nice, they are locating them so they can deport them.
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
Trump Administration Says 146 , 000 Missing Migrant Children Found
Trump administration has tracked down 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children lost during Biden years. Major cities, such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, have refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement as a result of their sanctuary cities policies
Trump admin has found 146K migrant kids who went missing under Biden: DHS chief. WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday that the Trump administration has found at least 146,000 migrant children that were unaccounted for during the Biden administration
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
Trump admin has found 146K migrant kids who went missing under Biden : DHS chief
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
I think I remember the kids were “lost” when Trump was president and families were forcibly separated at the border. Maybe markwayne should read some history
US begins probe of 15,000 migrant child 'super-sponsor' cases: Details. Trump administration steps up scrutiny of migrant child sponsorships as thousands of custody cases face review
I think I remember the kids were “lost” when Trump was president and families were forcibly separated at the border. Maybe markwayne should read some history
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
Children have been smuggleD well before Biden was president. It's been going on for 30 years.
Children have been smuggleD well before Biden was president. It's been going on for 30 years.
146K unaccompanied migrant minors located in US under Trump: DHS. The DOJ is looking into 15,500 cases of "super sponsors" who are accused of lying to gain custody of kids
Steve Hilton Reveals Who Really Responsible for the Thousands of Missing Migrant Children
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
WATCH: Trump DHS escalates pressure over migrant child warnings it says Biden ignored: 'Move heaven and hell'. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accuses the Biden administration of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse reports targeting migrant children
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
Democrats call to abolish ICE as 146 , 000 missing migrant children found
I think I remember the kids were “lost” when Trump was president and families were forcibly separated at the border. Maybe markwayne should read some history
They "identify unaccompanied" children. THEY RESCUED ABANDONED CHILDREN… that came into the country unaccompanied under Biden and Democrats, and then were lost, forgotten, neglected andleft to be abused for years.
Unvetted Sponsors: Congressional investigations and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) data revealed that thousands of migrant children were placed with sponsors who did not undergo proper FBI background checks, and tens of thousands of children under age 12 did not receive recommended home studies.Missing Children: Department of Justice (DOJ) and DHS officials have stated that over 450,000 unaccompanied children entered the country during the Biden years. Of those, roughly 300,000 remain unaccounted for.Cartel Exploitation: Critics argue that the administration’s border policies created incentives that allowed criminal cartels to exploit children. In some instances, unrelated adults used the children as "props" to pose as family units and gain entry into the U.S., a practice referred to as "child recycling".
Thank the Lord we have folks in government now who actually care about what has happened to the children.
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
You mean children accompanied by their parents that you deported and made unaccompanied.
I think I remember the kids were “lost” when Trump was president and families were forcibly separated at the border. Maybe markwayne should read some history
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
You mean children accompanied by their parents that you deported and made unaccompanied.
Thank the Lord we have folks in government now who actually care about what has happened to the children.
I think I remember the kids were “lost” when Trump was president and families were forcibly separated at the border. Maybe markwayne should read some history
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
You mean children accompanied by their parents that you deported and made unaccompanied.
You mean children accompanied by their parents that you deported and made unaccompanied.
No one has been lost. It’s simply a list of children whose parents could not remain with their kids for a number of reasons and had to be homed with sponsors, many of the sponsors being family. The “missing” kids were never lost. The database just needed updating.
DHS Secy . Mullin : Trump admin . has found at least 146K migrant children that were unaccounted for during Biden admin .
You mean children accompanied by their parents that you deported and made unaccompanied.
Thank the Lord we have folks in government now who actually care about what has happened to the children.
Children should never be reduced to political talking points. When failures occur within the system, they deserve thorough investigation and meaningful reform. Every child has the right to protection, accountability, and the opportunity for a safe and secure future.
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