Republicans make wild claims about the dangers of immigration. Here’s the truth

‘Since he took office, Biden has consistently asked for additional funding for border control. Republicans have just as consistently refused.’ Photograph: Eric Gay/AP

Trumpist Republicans are using the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border of the US, as well as a surge of migrants seeking legal asylum, to threaten a government shutdown and no added funds for Ukraine.

They’re using five lies to make their case.