Battle over Border Security Intensifies in Washington as Illegal Surge Continues
The debate surrounding border security has escalated in Washington, with the illegal immigration surge reaching an all-time high. The Senate has reached a tentative deal that President Joe Biden claims would grant him the authority to close the border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has declared the deal 'dead on arrival.' Details on the specific provisions of the deal have not yet been released.
One vocal opponent of the deal is Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, who firmly states that she will not support any legislation that makes illegal immigration legal. She emphasizes that the Biden administration persistently attempts to legitimize illegal immigration. In her view, allowing 5,000 individuals to enter the country illegally and advocating for the closure of the border for only a few days a year is not acceptable. Senator Blackburn emphasizes that the United States has the right to control its borders and should exercise that right. She further criticizes President Biden for failing to take action on closing the border, asserting that his stance effectively amounts to an open border policy.
Senator Blackburn also sheds light on a census-related angle that may be influencing some policymakers. She points out that states experiencing population decline, such as New York and California, have lost congressional seats and federal funding due to a decrease in population. To reverse this trend, some city mayors are not calling for border closure but requesting additional financial resources to handle the influx of migrants. Senator Blackburn argues in favor of only counting citizens in the census, as it should be the standard practice.
Regarding TikTok, it has been reported that the social media platform is seeking to establish a permanent office in Nashville, Tennessee. Multiple sources indicate that TikTok intends to occupy up to 100,000 square feet of space on Music Row. Senator Blackburn expresses concern about TikTok's connections to the Chinese Communist Party and their alleged intellectual property theft. She highlights the potential risks associated with the platform, describing it as spyware used to gather data on American users. Senator Blackburn asserts that allowing a Chinese spy agency to operate in Music City, USA could have detrimental consequences for local creators and communicators.
While it remains uncertain whether any legislative measures can be taken to block TikTok's plans, Senator Blackburn is determined to speak out against the platform and its actions. She emphasizes the need to challenge its propaganda and espionage activities. Moreover, Senator Blackburn suggests that the mayor of Nashville may be inclined to welcome TikTok due to shared ideological leanings with the Communist Chinese government.
As the battle over border security intensifies on Capitol Hill and concerns about TikTok's intentions in Nashville grow, it remains to be seen how these issues will be resolved and what impact they will have on national security and the creative community.
