'We need to take action': Gov Kristi Noem addresses challenges posed by illegal immigration threats on 'Fox & Friends'

Noem claimed that the United States was allowing "dangerous criminals" to pass through its border into the country, and "impacting" the cities
PUBLISHED FEB 3, 2024
Steve Doocy with Gov Kristi Noem on the January 31, 2024 episode of 'Fox & Friends' (Screengrab/Fox News)
Steve Doocy with Gov Kristi Noem on the January 31, 2024 episode of 'Fox & Friends' (Screengrab/Fox News)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem appeared with co-host Steve Doocy to discuss dealing with the migrant crisis on the January 31 episode of 'Fox & Friends.'

Doocy initiated the segment by presenting a news report highlighting the release of 5 migrants without bail, who were accused of assaulting New York City police officers, including two incidents in the bustling Times Square.

The fifth migrant, upon leaving the court, expressed his defiance by gesturing provocatively toward the cameras.

Gov Kristi Noem expresses her concern

Noem claimed that the United States was allowing "dangerous criminals" to pass through its border into the country, and "impacting" the cities.

"Now we have them beating up cops. All these individuals need to be deported immediately. We need to start enforcing our laws and we need the federal government to stop tying our hands," stated the mayor.

"That's one of the things that I talked to our legislature about yesterday. I did a joint address, which is pretty unprecedented, talking about the invasion of our southern border and how it's impacting South Dakota," she continued.

"I don't think a lot of our population, even in our legislature and throughout our state, know that we have the presence of Mexican cartels here in our state… People are suffering from the drugs and trafficking, and we need to take action."

"But we need a leader in the White House, and we need Joe Biden to do his job," she added.

Gov Kristi Noem notes Joe Biden's approach to immigration policies

Even though the US senators have tried to fix the immigration policies for "decades," Noem said that the approach of the incumbent president is a far cry from his predecessor.

"Under President Trump, we built a wall, we had a "remain in Mexico" policy, there were dozens of policies that made a difference and gave us a secure border," she expressed.

"It's very different under Joe Biden. We are seeing unprecedented illegal immigration. It's coming into this country as an invasion."

Comparing the situation near the southern border to a "war zone," Noem reminded Doocy that she had been the first governor to deploy the National Guard to the southern border three years ago and that her administration is "continuing to work to support that effort."

Additionally, she brought up a Native American tribe within her state that is taking legal action against the federal government for failing to safeguard their community.

Although she stands behind this tribe, Noem is of the opinion that the "poorest and isolated" communities in South Dakota endure ongoing challenges due to the increasing influence of cartels involved in drug-related activities and trafficking.



 

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