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After authorities found an 18-wheeler that carried up to 100 individuals abandoned in San Antonio, including at least 46 individuals who were deceased, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blamed President Joe Biden and his immigration policies.
In a tweet, Abbott said Monday evening’s discovery rests squarely on Biden. “At Least 42 People Found Dead Inside Truck Carrying Migrants In Texas. These deaths are on Biden,” Abbott said.
Two more migrants later died at a Texas hospital, officials said, bringing the total death toll to 48.
Gov. Greg Abbott points to a reporter during a press conference.
(Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
The Republican governor also criticized Biden for not doing enough to secure the southern border.
TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER CHAOS: AT LEAST 46 MIGRANTS FOUND DEAD IN SAN ANTONIO INSIDE 18-WHEELER, REPORTS SAY
“They are a result of his deadly open border policies. They show the deadly consequences of his refusal to enforce the law,” Abbott added.
Several other officials blamed the incident on Biden’s immigration policies, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who called the discovery “horrific” and “wrong.”
“How many more people have to die before Dems give a da–?” he asked, before making a reference to Biden’s border crisis.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents Texas, also tweeted about the incident.
“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?” the lawmaker said, referencing Alejandro Mayorkas, who was nominated by Biden to lead the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
“Death count rises to 46 with another 16 in the hospital, to include 4 kids. Lord when will the nightmare end,” the Republican added in another tweet.
Gonzales also called on Mayorkas to resign.
Sec. Mayorkas also responded to the incident on Twitter.
“I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of life today and am…
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