The Biden administration increased its criticism of Ron DeSantis over his scheme this week to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, accusing Florida’s Republican governor of deploying “smuggler tactics” to deceive asylum seekers.
“These vulnerable migrants were reportedly misled about where they were headed, told they would be headed to Boston, misled about what they would be provided when they arrived, promised shelter, refuge, benefits and more,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at a daily press briefing.
“These are the kinds of tactics we see from smugglers,” Jean-Pierre said. “And for what? A photo op?”
