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Dana Loesch Sets Ocasio-Cortez Straight After Congresswoman Suggests Border Wall Is Racist

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After Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York tried to link President Donald Trump’s border barrier proposal to the Ku Klux Klan, conservative commentator Dana Loesch reminded the freshman congresswoman that much of the barriers currently in place were built while former President Barack Obama was in office.

Following Trump’s Oval Office primetime address on Jan. 8, 2019, Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, “Build a wall of steel, a wall as high as Heaven” against immigrants. – 1924 Ku Klux Klan convention.”

The Democrat continued, “We know our history, and we are determined not to repeat its darkest hour. America is a nation of immigrants. Without immigrants, we are not America.”

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Loesch responded by tweeting a quote from an ABC News story published shortly after Trump took office in January 2017.

“But some 700 miles of border fencing had already been completed along the country’s nearly 2,000-mile border with Mexico, much of it during Barack Obama’s presidency, as part of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which was signed by George W. Bush.”

The “Secure Fence Act of 2006,” enjoyed strong bi-partisan support, passing the House of Representatives by a 238-138 vote, and the Senate, 80-19.

Sixty-four House and 25 Senate Democrats voted for the measure, including Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York, Barack Obama of Illinois, Joe Biden of Delaware, and Dianne Feinstein of California.

It seems doubtful Ocasio-Cortez would accuse these Democratic lawmakers of being Ku Klux Klan sympathizers.

During a CBS News “60 Minutes” interview on Jan. 6, 2019, Ocasio-Cortez charged that Trump “certainly didn’t invent racism. But he’s certainly given a voice to it and expanded it and created a platform for those things.”

Asked by host Anderson Cooper if she believes Trump is a racist, the congresswoman answered, “Yeah. No question.”

“When you look at the words that he uses, which are historic dog whistles of white supremacy,” she argued. “When you look at how he reacted to the Charlottesville incident, where neo-Nazis murdered a woman, versus how he manufactures crises like immigrants seeking legal refuge on our borders, it’s — it’s night and day.”

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The White House deputy press secretary responded to the allegation, saying in a statement, “Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez’s sheer ignorance on the matter can’t cover the fact that President Trump supported and passed historic criminal justice reform … and … has repeatedly condemned racism and bigotry in all forms.”

During his Oval Office address, Trump affirmed his support for legal immigration, as he has numerous times in the past.

“America proudly welcomes millions of lawful immigrants who enrich our society and contribute to our nation,” he said. “But all Americans are hurt by uncontrolled, illegal migration. It strains public resources and drives down jobs and wages. Among those hardest hit are African Americans and Hispanic Americans.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security, over 1.1 million immigrants were granted permanent legal status during the first year of Trump’s presidency, which is nearly identical to the last year of Obama’s time in office.

Trump also addressed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s allegation that creating a border barrier between nations is an “immorality.”

“Some have suggested a barrier is immoral,” he recounted. “Then why do wealthy politicians build walls, fences, and gates around their homes? They don’t build walls because they hate the people on the outside, but because they love the people on the inside.”

The president added: “The only thing that is immoral is the politicians to do nothing and continue to allow more innocent people to be so horribly victimized.”

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 2,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith




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