Western Reader
In a scathing critique, Democratic Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago has publicly criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her lackluster response to the escalating border crisis and rampant crime in the city.
Lopez’s frustration was palpable as he extended an invitation to the vice president via Twitter to visit the shelters housing migrant asylum seekers in Chicago.
Lopez highlighted the financial strain on the city, stating Chicago spent $163 million in just the first six months due to the federal government’s failure to address the issue. The
Harris however, has yet to respond to his invitation. This silence from the vice president is indicative of the broader federal negligence that cities like Chicago are grappling with.
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The situation in Chicago is dire. According to Lopez, 1,000 people are living in police stations, while another 5,000 are housed in temporary shelters across the city.
These individuals are not only occupying vacant spaces but also public areas, leading to increased tension within communities.
Complaints of loud music, drug dealing, prostitution, and gang recruitment have been documented by the mayor’s team, yet no viable solution has been proposed.
The vice president’s indifference towards the border crisis is particularly galling given her appointment as “border czar” by President Joe Biden in March 2021. Despite this role, Harris has seemingly ignored the crisis for two years.
The numbers speak for themselves: nearly 1.79 million illegal immigrants were encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border during fiscal year 2023, following 2,378,944 encounters in fiscal year 2022 and 1,734,686 in fiscal year 2021.
Fox News further reported an additional 600,000 migrants evaded CBP in fiscal year 2022.
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Adding insult to injury, Harris was in Chicago for a “gun safety” conference on the day the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a ban on certain semi-automatic firearms.
However, her demeanor during the event drew criticism from Lopez, who took issue with her laughing during the conference. For Lopez, and many others affected by gun violence, this is no laughing matter.
Lopez’s comments underscore the deep-seated frustration felt by many in Chicago. The city is grappling with a surge in crime, a border crisis that has landed at its doorstep, and a federal government that seems indifferent to its plight.
The vice president’s lack of engagement with these issues, despite her role as “border czar,” is a stark reminder of the disconnect between Washington and the realities on the ground.
In conclusion, the situation in Chicago serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges facing America today. As crime rates soar and the border crisis intensifies, the need for effective leadership is more critical than ever.
Yet, as Alderman Lopez’s comments highlight, the current administration appears to be falling short. It remains to be seen whether the vice president will heed Lopez’s call and take meaningful action to address these pressing issues.
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