As NYC Reels from Migrant Crisis, Top Democrats Schumer and Jeffries Stay Silent

Where are Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries as NYC struggles with migrant crisis? Their silence is deafening.
Mayor Adams says crisis "will destroy NYC" yet Washington offers little help, just criticism.
110K+ migrants arrived in past year, costing NYC billions. Schumer and Jeffries must demand federal action.
As Democratic leaders, Schumer and Jeffries are uniquely positioned to pressure Biden on border crisis. Their inaction enables disaster.
Voters shouldn't forget how Schumer, Jeffries and Gillibrand failed NYC. Their political cowardice on immigration is shameful.

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Posted 9/7/2023, 9:07:00 PM

As NYC Reels from Migrant Crisis, Top Democrats Schumer and Jeffries Stay Silent

Where are Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries as NYC struggles with migrant crisis? Their silence is deafening.
Mayor Adams says crisis "will destroy NYC" yet Washington offers little help, just criticism.
110K+ migrants arrived in past year, costing NYC billions. Schumer and Jeffries must demand federal action.
As Democratic leaders, Schumer and Jeffries are uniquely positioned to pressure Biden on border crisis. Their inaction enables disaster.
Voters shouldn't forget how Schumer, Jeffries and Gillibrand failed NYC. Their political cowardice on immigration is shameful.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/17/2023

McCarthy Criticizes Biden Border Policies and Calls for Return to 'All of the Above' Energy Independence

9/17/2023

Jeffries: GOP 'Civil War' Causing Chaos and Hurting Taxpayers, Urges Bipartisanship

9/18/2023

Schumer Slams House GOP Funding Deal, Says Excluding Ukraine Aid is 'Insult' and 'Gift' to Putin

9/19/2023

Republicans Decry New Senate Dress Code Allowing Casual Wear Like Hoodies and Shorts

9/22/2023

Fetterman's Casual Attire Sparks Senate Dress Code Controversy

10/6/2023

Republicans Search for Consensus House Speaker Candidate to Replace McCarthy

10/6/2023

Jeffries Blasts GOP for 'Petty' Office Evictions of Pelosi and Hoyer