As unaccompanied children reach the US, Republicans seek political gain. The White House has a fight on its hands
Lauded for his human touch, Joe Biden is facing an early political and moral test over how his government treats thousands of migrant children who make the dangerous journey to America alone.
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It’s a very smart move by Republicans to play this out and Biden needs to be compassionate but not naively welcoming
When Republicans had a president teargassing refugees, not one stood up. It’s callous and cold political expediency