Texas Governor Greg Abbott blasted President Biden and his failed border policies in a Tweet Monday night after 46 migrants were found dead, abandoned inside a truck in San Antonio; they appeared to be victims of a smuggling operation.
“At Least 42 People Found Dead Inside Truck Carrying Migrants In Texas. These deaths are on Biden. They are a result of his deadly open border policies. They show the deadly consequences of his refusal to enforce the law.”
At Least 42 People Found Dead Inside Truck Carrying Migrants In Texas.
These deaths are on Biden.
They are a result of his deadly open border policies.
They show the deadly consequences of his refusal to enforce the law. https://t.co/8KG3iAwlEk
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 28, 2022
From KSat.com…
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said officers received a call 10 minutes before 6 p.m. Monday to the 9600 block of Quintana Road when a person working nearby heard a cry for help.
When the worker approached, he saw several bodies inside an 18-wheeler trailer with its doors partially open.
Crews with San Antonio Fire Department arrived at the scene to find “stacks of bodies” in the trailer and many people too weak to let themselves out, according to SAFD Chief Charles Hood.
Hood said 46 people, men and women who ranged from teens to young adults, were pronounced dead at the scene.
He said they died from heat stroke and heat exhaustion as the trailer had no air conditioning and no water. Temperatures reached more than 100 degrees on Monday.
More Texas lawmakers joined Governor Abbott in denouncing the tragedy —and blasting Biden and his fellow Dems.
“Horrific. This..is…WRONG. How many more people have to die before Dems give a damn? #BidenBorderCrisis.” Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) tweeted.
Horrific. This..is..WRONG.
How many more people have to die before Dems give a damn?#BidenBorderCrisis https://t.co/rRa1nAAPxr
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 28, 2022
“Today in San Antonio it was 102 degrees. Imagine being abandoned inside an 18-wheeler left to die – 42 people died today – will @AliMayorkas even mention their names?” Rep. Tony Gonzales said, calling out DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Today in San Antonio it was 102 degrees. Imagine being abandoned inside an 18-wheeler left to die – 42 people died today – will @AliMayorkas even mention their names?
— Team Tony (@TonyGonzales4TX) June 28, 2022
Mayorkas commented on the event on Twitter.
“I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of life today and am praying for those still fighting for their lives,” the Biden administration official said. “Far too many lives have been lost as individuals – including families, women, and children – take this dangerous journey.”
I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of life today and am praying for those still fighting for their lives. Far too many lives have been lost as individuals – including families, women, and children – take this dangerous journey.
— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@SecMayorkas) June 28, 2022
Gonzales has some advice for Mayorkas: “Resign.”
Spoiler alert – @SecMayorkas is the one responsible. RESIGN https://t.co/kzlsvgrQ5b
— Team Tony (@TonyGonzales4TX) June 28, 2022
Mayorkas says an investigation has been opened; Homeland Security Investigations released the following statement:
“On June 27, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) responded to a call from San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) in reference to an alleged human smuggling event involving a tractor trailer on Quintana Road near Cassin Road. Upon arrival in the scene, HSI confirmed more than 40 deceased individuals.
HSI San Antonio has initiated an investigation with support of SAPD. Details will be released as they are available, the criminal investigation remains ongoing.
HSI continues its enforcement efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. We will continue to address the serious public safety threat posed by human smuggling organizations and their reckless disregard for the health and safety of those smuggled. To report suspicious activity, we encourage people to call the HSI Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2ICE. All calls are kept confidential.”
Texas Gov. @GregAbbott_TX lashes out after 46 migrants found dead in tractor-trailer: 'These deaths are on Biden' https://t.co/I2XikXwnjc
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 28, 2022