Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking credit for flying two planes of migrants from his home state to Martha’s Vineyard. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how DeSantis’ political stunts may be setting him up for success in GOP politics.
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The surprising details behind DeSantis' and Abbott's immigration stunts
Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf
Republican governors are in a cynical competition to outdo each other and send migrants from the US border by bus to New York, Washington, DC, Chicago and, now, by plane to Martha's Vineyard.
Two unannounced planes carrying an estimated 50 migrants landed in the wealthy seaside enclave of Massachusetts on Wednesday night, surprising locals.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed credit for the stunt, which took the migrants from Texas, not Florida, and left them without planning on the street.
His stunt may have been outdone by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who started sending buses of migrants to Washington, DC, back in April and on Thursday morning, left asylum-seekers outside Vice President Kamala Harris' house at the US Naval Observatory. She's under intense criticism from immigration hawks for saying on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that she was confident the border is "secure."
Many rightly pointed out that the political point came at the expense of vulnerable migrants who had already been through a tremendously arduous journey — but some of the details of the transport may surprise you. For starters, many of the migrants were appreciative of the ride.
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This video was updated to remove the incorrect departure location of the two planes. The flights originated in Texas.
I feel like I’m experiencing deja vu all over again.
“In mid September”
Dude it was yesterday, why say it like that???
in case this is ever watched in the future
Dude, it won’t be yesterday forever. Think ahead
It actually happened in March 1971
Because they’ve been getting roasted with all their old videos that don’t age well once the propaganda is debunked.
They were already shipped off to a military base. Didn’t take long did it? With their “limited” resources.
@Susan Sharp Feed them and ship them off using the National Guard!!!
@moi meself words mean different things to demoncrats. That’s why he said it’s homophobic 😂😅🤣
Any one asking ” How did Venezuelan people get to Florida ?”
@Kristy Campbell now is a good idea when you get to see the first of his new years and his life will make him happy to be sure he has to be sure of his own daughters and
@Kristy Campbell lloyd the first car is the first car to get me a job
@Kristy Campbell car is the lowest price for all of you and you are going for a laptop
The migrant abuse starts by “NOT” having a Federal Process in place and set up to greet these people at the border. The U.S. border patrol, and border states should not be solely overwhelmed dealing with this…
@Jonathan morrison I think DeSantis has done the Democrats a great favor by providing an opportunity to demonstrate their great love of humanity.
@Bruce Poole She got her citizenship after almost 10 years. The difficult part for us was the US residency requirement. I have been overseas most of the last 36 years.
@Chuck Oneill No immigration attorney. Started the process after marrying. Philippines.
@Lost Tribe Good for you. But you’re still misguided if you think wasting millions of tax dollars to fly people around — unannounced — is a good idea. And, I repeat, these people weren’t in Florida. They were lied to. They are in the country legally. Some of them are helpless children. DeSantis spent tax dollars to get footage to edit into his presidential campaign ads — he sent his video crew along on the flight.
The party of diversity, equity, and inclusion is led by people who strongly prefer all White neighborhoods. The Party of diversity, equity, and inclusion likes to live segregated lifestyles.
@Minute Meditations I agree, even when a minority family makes it, they still have roadblocks.
All Nationalities have negative stereotypes, even white (being oppressors) with just about every other nationality being labeled “criminals, thieves, violent”… All of that is FAR from true, but embedded in us via media, local news, Music, movies/tv, and even our natural fight/flight is to blame.. Liberals, for the most part, understand that, that it’s FAR from always true and that it’s IMPORTANT to not be swayed and think in generalizations… While Republicans (for the most part) seem to rely on their primitive responses as a “Fact” and refuse to believe anything else but…
In Business, that Republican mindset (generalizations), in general, works well when you’re dealing with markets and trends. But it’s HORRIBLE when dealing with civilization and human rights. Liberals, in general, still do well in business with creative ideals, but they’re also good at understanding the needs of society as a whole!
There is, IMO a way for both to work together in harmony, but it’s tricky, and next to impossible when one side is relying on primitive response as “fact”.
@beobe99: We’re talking about IL-LEGALS here, right? IL-LEGALS come in ALL shades and ethnicities.
@SouLoveReal _ In this case, we’re talking about refugees seeking asylum who would be considered minorities in this country.
Borders liberals care about: 1) Ukraine 2) Martha’s Vineyard
Does anyone remember when the federal government sent thousands of immigrants to red states a year ago?
@Staghorn The Druid phhhbbbtttttt MASS is a RED STATE…….BWAHAHAHAHA😂😂😂.
OMG……tell me more!
3 clowns liked it!!!
I mean if we can’t even agree on empirical evidence we can’t even debate. We may as well just fling poop at each other.
@rolback Correct!
I don’t remember those flights were announced. Perhaps legal immigration review,reform and action might result in positive outcomes for all.
Send them to Sanctuary cities where they want them and who can actually help them.
@Sab Keep crying, get a taste of what everyone else has been dealing with.
@I DON’T WANNA FIGHT WITH U actually…. anywhere on the mainland would have. And… MA is in America so they ARE STILL HERE!!!
@I DON’T WANNA FIGHT WITH U legally
It’s about time. We need to see more of it
Cedric how do you think Jesus would treat immigrants?
@OldSchoolSk8ermatt Jesus would say liberal trolls do your share 😆😆
Darn Desantis! he knows those are future GOP voters, he wanna turn Massachusetts red!!
1 jenny garcia Fuk what you saying it here 😠 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScZkRHtm_U
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 😠
5:25 Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😠😠
Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖
los mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer
I hope so , I live among hyprocrits
Fly bigger jets to Martha’s Vineyard about ten a week , help Biden by flying them to the rich white people
1 American Justices Fuk what you saying it here 😠 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScZkRHtm_U
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 😠
5:25 Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😠😠
Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖
los mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer
I’m a Democrat. Why is there a problem with helping the ones seeking a better life? We should all do our part. All cities should be open. I’m ashamed that Martha’s Vineyard residents acted like that. It’s embarrassing. I’m going to rethink my vote.
Also welcome to the family. I was a Democrat too. I’m over it
What the phaq are you talking about? The Martha’s Vineyard community rallied together to treat these immigrants like human beings, got them hot food, warm bedding, decent change of clothing, brought in translators to help them communicate. The local legal community sent representatives to examine their bases for asylum or refugee status. The medical and dental community stepped up to give these people some quick triage and health checks to spot any urgent issues. The locals in the North stepped up and treated them like human beings and welcomed them.
You’re full of what gets flushed down the toilet to suggest otherwise!
I think that the problem was that the migrants were lied to about where they were going, being told that there was employment and housing when there was not, and Martha’s Vineyard not being given any notice about it.
I just agreed to being one of them so my comment wouldnt get axed. 😂🤣🤣🤣
@LinusMLGTips a military base?
An excellent example of why CNN is almost a non-entity in cable news. Myopic, one-sided, and Pravda-like.
Non entity. Based on what? Their ratings are on par with most other cable channels. You saying it, doesn’t make it true. There IS only one side… to the truth.
@Me The highest rate show in August was Cooper at #25.
Fox had 9 of the top 10 cable shows.
Imagine being so terrified of a different person that you need to use military force on them. Unarmed people at that. I guess it’s true that racism and fear go hand in hand.
1 Jonathan morrison Fuk what you saying it here 😠 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScZkRHtm_U
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 😠
5:25 Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😠😠
Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖
los mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer
A small man’s idea of how a Big Man acts.
Arbitrary, capricious & mean-spirited.
Kicking down on the defenseless because it feels good.
Ugly is as ugly does.
1 capntopknot Fuk what you saying it here 😠 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScZkRHtm_U
Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 😠
5:25 Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😠😠
Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖
los mortales abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer
yep
I guess it’s just “mostly” a Sanctuary City.
Imagine the military clearing out your town of undesirables.
Not the police.
The US Military.
That’s some serious power that tiny town has!!
Yahoo!! Way to go Governor, others should follow suit!! TEXAS stands with you Desantis!!
As the Democrats always verbally embrace immigrants, DeSantis is just giving them to chance to express their great love of humanity in the real world. The Democrats should thank DeSantis for this opportunity. 👍👍